Westerende

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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WESTERENDE

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1976 Grossheide

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Origin/meaning

The area was only recently reclaimed and used mainly for agriculture, which is symbolised by the plough. The spurs are taken from the arms of Norden to symbolise the ties to this city.

Literature : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.