Gravesend

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GRAVESEND

Incorporated into : 1974 Gravesham

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in December 1635.

The bull and tower were taken from the oldest seal of the city. The bordure was added in 1635 and was taken from the arms of the Duke of Lennox.

Literature : Scott-Giles, 1933