Purhus
PURHUS
Region : Midtjylland
Amt (until 2007) : Århus
Additions : 1970 Asferg-Fårup, Kousted-Råsted (partly), Nørbæk-Sønderbæk-Læsten, Spentrup-Gassum, Øster Bjerregrav-Ålum
Incorporated into : 2007 Randers
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially registered in 1974.
The two swords refer to the battle between the kings Svend Kragte and Knud III for the position of King of Denmark. The shirne symbolises St. Kjeld, who tried to bring the two kings to peace, the saint was born in the municipality. He became a priest and bishop in Viborg later in his life and was made a saint for his piety in 1188 by Pope Clement III.
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Literature: Achen, 1982; Zeuthen, 2000