Stevenage Coat of Arms
Have you ever wondered what each item on our Coat of Arms represents?
Shield
The Oak tree represents the woodland in and around Stevenage, and the acorns symbolise the town's steady growth and prosperity. The sword is from the Bishops of London, who owned Stevenage during the Middle Ages. The red band (called a fesse) across the middle of the shield represents the Great North Road running through Stevenage and the six stars on it are for the six neighbourhoods; Old Stevenage, Bedwell, Broadwater, Shephall, Chells and Pin Green.
Crest
Above the shield is a helmet decorated with foliage (called mantlings) in green and silver, the same colours as the shield. The gold crown on the top of the helmet indicates a planned area. The hart (taken from the Hertfordshire Coat of Arms), is resting its foot on a cogwheel, which represents the modern industry carried out in Stevenage.