Pershore

PERSHORE(rural district council)

Incorporated into : 1974 Worcester, Wychavon

Official blazon

Arms: Sable on a Chevron between in chief two Plums and in base a Garb Or three Holly Leaves Vert a Base barry wavy Argent and Azure.
Crest: Out of a Coronet composed of four Ears of Wheat and as many Acorns leaved set alternately upon a Rim Or a Pear Tree fructed proper; Mantled Sable doubled Or.
Motto: 'PROGREDI ET CONSERVARE' - Progress with preservation

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 20, 1962.

The black background of the shield, the chevron and holly leaves are taken from the arms used by Pershore Abbey. The anthills in the Abbey's arms are replaced by two plums in the top part of the shield and a wheatsheaf in the base, refering to the local horticultural and agricultural pursuits. The white and blue wavy base represent the River Avon.

The coronet is designed for used by rural district councils and the pear tree is taken from the arms of the Worcestershire CC.

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