Newport (Isle of Wight)

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NEWPORT (Isle of Wight)

Incorporated into : 1974 Medina (1996 Isle of Wight)

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Official blazon

Azure, on water barry wavy in base proper, an ancient ship Or, the sail argent, at the tip of the bowsprit an at right angles thereto a cross formy fitchy of the last.

Origin/meaning

The arms were not officially granted, but recorded at the visitation of 1622.

I have no image or information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any image or information is welcome !

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The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905
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The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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Literature : Biggs, 1971