Last modified: 2016-05-28 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: alheira | igreja nova | garlic | wheat | basket | vine(plant) |
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![[Alheira commune (until 2013)]](../images/p/pt-bclai-ah.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 31 Mar 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Shield Vert, a garlic Or, flanked by two embowed chains of wheat ears. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "ALHEIRA".
Meaning:
The garlic (Port.: alho) is a canting element.
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 12 April 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Alheira Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 1074 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 7.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
I couldn't find any flag information.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
![[Igreja Nova commune CoA (until 2013)]](../images/p/pt-bclai-in).jpg)
image by Sérgio Horta, 31 Mar 2015
Shield Azure, shifted to the base a basket Or, garnished Sable, flanked by two eradicated vine plants Argent fruited Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "IGREJA NOVA - BARCELOS".
Meaning:
The basket is representing arts and crafts, especially basketry. The vine plants are representing agriculture, especially viticulture. The region is famour for its "green vines".
Sources: this webpage and here
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 17 May 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Igreja Nova Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 384 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 2.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
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