Coventry Coat of Arms - Herbert Museum, Coventry, UK
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Sculptured by John Poole in 1960 from stone this Coventry Coat of Arms is on the south facing wall of the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. It measures approximately 2m high and 3m wide. The work was originally intended to be painted.
Waymark Code: WM9GFA
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/18/2010
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The arms were granted according to history by King Edward III in 1345.
The elephant with a castle on its back represents strength. Above the elephant is knight's helmet with visor closed. The wild cat above generally symbolises watchfulness.
In 1959 the coat of arms was added to with a Black Eagle of Leofric on the left and the Phoenix on the right - representing the ancient town and Coventry's rise from the ashes respectively.
Coventry's motto simply translates as "The Prince's Chamber". This is a reference to the City of Coventry being regarded as the 'chamber' of Edward, the Black Prince.
The sculptor John Poole died in 2009. Obituary: www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/a-john-poole-sculptor-lettercutter-and-restorer-whose-love-of-architecture-informed-his-monumental-works-1821285.html
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town
Full name of the bearer: Coventry
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
On the south facing wall of the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description):
An elephant with castle on its back, with a wild cat above and an eagle on one side and a phoenix on the other.
Address:
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Jordan Well
Coventry CV1 5QP
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
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