Ihlow (Ostfriesland)

IHLOW

State: Niedersachsen
District (Kreis): Aurich
Additions: 1972 Bangstede, Barstede, Ihlowerfehn, Ihlowerhörn, Ludwigsdorf, Ochtelbur, Ostersander, Riepe, Riepster Hammrich, Simonswolde, Westerende-Kirchloog, Westerende-Holzloog

Official blazon
German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show a crosier for the medieval Ihlow monastery. The 12 trefoils symbolise the agricultural character of the municipality, as well as the 12 former municipalities.

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