Flag of Rutland

Flag of Rutland

The Flag of Rutland is a banner of the arms of the Rutland County Council.

The arms were granted to Rutland County Council in 1950. The description of these is: Vert, semée of acorns, a horsehoe Or. Crest: on a wreath of the colours, in front of a horseshoe an acorn Or, leaved and slipped proper. Motto: Multum in parvo. [ [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk/rutland.html Civic Heraldry website] ]

The horseshoe has traditionally been the symbol of Oakham since William the Conqueror gave the 125-square-mile estate to Henry de Ferrers, whose family name suggests a connection with iron-working or the farrier profession. One of his privileges was to claim the forfeit of a horseshoe from anyone of rank visiting his lordship in Oakham. A unique collection of horseshoes presented by Royalty and Peers of the Realm passing through the manor, hangs on the walls of the Hall in Oakham Castle.

The acorn exemplifies the former forestland, which at one time covered much of the county. It can also be interpreted as representing “smallness and importance” and the oaks suggested by the name of Oakham. The green field represents the county’s agriculture, especially its rich pastureland.

When Rutland regained its status as an administrative body in 1997, a banner of the arms was raised to demonstrate this restoration of status. [ [http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/gb-rut.html The Times: Mon 31 March 1997] ] A simplified version of the flag is available from a number of commercial outlets.

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* [http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/gb-rut.html The Times: Mon 31 March 1997] [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/]


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