CHESTERTON RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Gules on a Saltire Ermine between in chief a Cornucopia the horn Or replenished proper in fess two Pairs of Windmill Sails and in base an Eagle wings displayed and inverted Or a closed Book Gules garnished and clasped Or. Motto 'NIET ZONDER ARBYT' - Nothing without work. Picture thanks to David Hale, NSW, Australia. |
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The red background is like those of the arms of the City and University of Cambridge, linking the original situation of the name-parish of Chesterton and the location of its administrative offices within the City and the association of many parishes with the University. The saltire represents the crossing of the ancient highways of Akeman Street and Via Devana in the middle of the Distrct; ermine representing Ermine Street as well as a reminder of the ermine cross in the arms of the University. The book not only symbolises this connection with the University, but also the literary association of the District with Chaucer, Tennyson, Rupert Brooke, Pepys, Boyce and Byron. It also refers to the situation of the famous Girton College and the Impington Village College. The cornucopia reprsents the orchards, nurseries and preserving industries of the northern parishes. The sails of a windmill suggests the agricultural areas and notably the oldest post-mill in the country at Bourn and the restored windmill at Madingley. The goldern Roman eagle represents the Roman antiquities in the southern part of the District. |
WISBECH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Barry wavy of eight Argent and Vert a Cornucopia erect Or the fruit proper all within a Bordure Gules charged with eight Ducal Coronets Gold. Motto 'THESAUROS IN AGRO' - For we have treasures in the field. Picture thanks to David Hale, NSW, Australia. |
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The shield indicates the topography and character of the district. The green and white waves represent the rich agricultural land and the River Nene and other Fen waterways. The horn of plenty, filled with fruit, flowers and cereals, represents the fertility of the land and its principal agricultural and horticultural products. The traditional East Anglian crowns are common to the arms of both the See of Ely and Isle of Ely County Council, eight in number to represent the eight Isle of Ely parishes comprising the Rural District. |
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