Buckingham Municipal Flag - Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, UK
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N 52° 00.049 W 000° 59.195
30U E 638212 N 5763043
This is the local flag of Buckingham.
Waymark Code: WM61DF
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/16/2009
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The flag is red and black with a golden swan. The swan was a badge of the ancient family of De Bohn, and of the Giffards who were Earls of Buckingham, and then of the Staffords, the first Dukes of Buckingham. The last two families owned the important castle at Buckingham. The background shows the Stafford livery colours of red and black. The roundel bears a representation of Whiteleaf Cross, a prehistoric feature of the County, and a conspicuous landmark. It has been conjectured that it celebrates some early Christian victory over Pagan forces.
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