West Gate - The University of Birmingham - Edgbaston, Birmingham, U.K. - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

Coat of arms of Birmingham University at the West Gate to the Edgbaston Campus. The West Gate is for vehicular access by staff only, although it is heavily used by pedestrians arriving at University Railway Station and staff and students coming and going to the medical school which is a short distance to the northwest from the gate.

The Coat of arms is set alongside the name of the university which is displayed in white lettering on this predominantly black sign which is very much the modern styling of the university. Below the Coat of Arms in white lettering is the following text:
“West Gate
Staff access only
Highways Act 1980 s31(3) This land is private property which the public is welcome to use in daylight hours, whilst keeping to the footpaths. For the purposes of public safety and security this area is monitored by CCTV with video recordings. Any queries regarding the system should be directed towards Security Control on 0121 414 3000. The University is unable to accept liability for personal injury or damage to property.”

The shield of the University of Birmingham's ‘Official Blazon is shown below:
Per chevron, the chief per pale gules and azure, in dexter a lion rampant with two heads, in sinister a mermaid holding in the dexter hand a mirror and in the sinister a comb Or, the base sable charged with an open book proper, with two buckles and straps and edges of the third, inscribed "Per ardua ad alta". (visit link)

The lion and the mermaid featured on the arms of Mason Science College and the arms of Sir Josiah Mason the founder of the College in 1875. Mason Science College was the precursor and nucleus of the University of Birmingham. (visit link)

The open book is a common symbol for universities and schools. The motto "Per ardua ad alta" means "Through hardship, great heights are reached". (visit link)

“Discovering Heraldry” by Jacqueline Fearn (ISBN: 978-0-74780-660-8)

"The Illustrated Heraldry" by Stephen Slater (ISBN: 978-0-754-83460-1)

Bearer of Coat of Arms: University / College Full name of the bearer: The University of Birmingham Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: At the West Gate to the Edgbaston Campus. Material / Design: Other... Blazon (heraldic description): Per chevron, the chief per pale gules and azure, in dexter a lion rampant with two heads, in sinister a mermaid holding in the dexter hand a mirror and in the sinister a comb Or, the base sable charged with an open book proper, with two buckles and straps and edges of the third, inscribed "Per ardua ad alta" Address: The Univeristy of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham. United Kingdom, B15 2TT. Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed

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Date Logged Log   06/19/2019 Poole/Freeman visited it