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DEWSBURY (Borough)

Incorporated into: 1974 Kirklees

Arms (crest) of Dewsbury

Official blazon

Arms : Chequey Or and Azure on a Chief engrailed Sable a Cross patonce of the first between two Owls Argent.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours in front of a Cross patonce fitchée Azure an Owl as in the Arms.
Motto: 'DEUS NOSTER REFUGIUM ET VIRTUS' - God is our refuge and strength

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 14, 1893.

The chequers are from the arms of the Earls de Warenne, the owls from the arms of the Savile family, and also appear in the arms of Leeds. The crosses represent the Copley family.

The motto is from Psalm xlvi.

Arms (crest) of Dewsbury

The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905
Arms (crest) of Dewsbury

The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906

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