Langen (kr. Cuxhaven)

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LANGEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cuxhaven (until 1977 Wesermünde)
Additions : 1974 Debstedt, Holßel, Hymendorf, Imsum, Krempel, Neuenwalde, Sievern
Incorporated into : 2015 Geestland

Official blazon

(de)

Origin/meaning

The arms show a black hill, symbolising the Jedutenberg in the municipality. The urn symbolises the historical grave-finds found in the mountain and surroundings. The base shows a wavy bar for the Weser river. The red wheel is described as a solar-wheel, but its significance is not mentioned.