Flag of Monmouthshire
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| Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Adopted | 30 September 2011 |
| Design | Per pale Azure and Sable three fleurs-de-lys Or |
| Designed by | The Monmouthshire Association |
The Monmouthshire flag (Welsh: Baner Sir Fynwy) is the flag of the historic county of Monmouth. It was registered with the Flag Institute as the official flag of the county in 2011[1] although its origins date back to the 6th century.
History
The arms are those attributed by medieval heralds to King Inyr of the Welsh
Blaenau Gwent Council and the Monmouthshire County RFC
.
Design
The pantone colours for the flag are:
- Black
- Blue 300
- Yellow 108
Armorial banner
Monmouthshire Council
Monmouthshire Council, which administers the principal area of Monmouthshire in the eastern part of the traditional county, uses a white banner charged with its coat of arms.[2]
Gallery
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The Monmouthshire flag flying at the Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden in 2011. -
The Monmouthshire flag flying at the Llansantffraed Court Hotel, Clytha in 2012. -
The Monmouthshire flag flying at Cwmbran Community Council offices on Monmouthshire Day, 25 September 2014.
External links
References
- ^ "Monmouthshire Flag Registered". Association of British Counties. 30 September 2011. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012.
- ^ "As one door closes... | abergavennychronicle.com". Abergavenny Chronicle. April 11, 2012.
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