Bedford Coat of Arms - Shire Hall, St Paul's Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
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The Bedford coat of arms can be seen above the entrance door to the Shire Hall in Bedford.
Waymark Code: WMA1YR
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Dáin & Olík
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This coat of arms appears in the Victorian brickwork on the Shire Hall. Today this building houses Bedford County Court.

The Shire Hall replaced the Girls' Modern School when it was built in 1879-82. It was enlarged in 1910.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town

Full name of the bearer: Bedford

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Above the entrance door to the Shire Hall.

Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
Per pale argent and gules, a fesse azure and Argent, an eagle displayed, wings inverted and head turned towards the sinister sable, ducally crowned and surmounted by a castle of three tiers.

Address:
Shire Hall 3 St Paul's Square Bedford Bedfordshire England MK40 1SQ

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