Devizes
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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DEVIZES
Incorporated into : 1974 Kennet
Official blazon
Per pale Gules and Azure a Castle in perspective the whole forming a hexagon the front triple-towered the two outer towers domed all Or each dome ensigned by an Estoile Sable.
Origin/meaning
The arms were not officially granted, but registered during the visitation of 1565.
The arms show the local castle, which was founded by Roger, Bishop of Salilsbury during the reign of King Henry I.
 The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Scott-Giles, 1953