Roan
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ROAN
Province : Sør-Trøndelag
Official blazon
I blått tre oppflyvende sølv terner, 2-1.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on May 22, 1987.
The arms show three terns, which are chosen as an appropriate symbol for a coastal fishing village. The tern is also a very watchful and energetic bird, which is to symbolise the local inhabitants.
Literature : Norwegian Municipal Network and Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.