Chertsey
 |
 Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
 |
|
CHERTSEY
Incorporated into: 1974 Runnymede
Official blazon
Arms : Vert a Key Or and Sword proper hilt and pommel Or wards and points [upwards] in saltire enfiled through a Mural Crown Argent a Chief wavy barry wavy Argent and Azure.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours in front of a representation of a Church proper a Pike fessewise Or.
Motto: 'SERVIRE CONTENDIMUS' - We strive to serve.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on December 20, 1962.
The green background represents the metropolitan green belt and rural amenities generally, and the wavy white and blue chief represents the River Thames, which forms the northern boundary of the district. The key of St. Peter and sword of St. Paul refer to the dedication of the two principal churches and the parts of the district in which they are situated. The mural crown represents local government and urban development.
The depiction of Chertsey Abbey, which was founded in 666 by Erkenwald and had a great influence over this part of Surrey, is from the seal used before the arms were obtained. The pike recalls the tiles with a pike motif, which were made at Chertsey in the 13th century, and can be seen on the tiled floor of the chapter house of Westminster Abbey.
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink 
Index of the siteLiterature: Image and information from here