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Lama Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Lama, Concelho de Barcelos, Distrito de Braga

Last modified: 2016-05-28 by klaus-michael schneider
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[Lama (Barcelos) commune] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 11 May 2016
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About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain purple field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Or, an eagle Sable, in chief a chalice Purpure at dexter and a raven Sable at sinister. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "LAMA - BARCELOS".
Meaning:
Chalice and raven are symbolizing the great influence of the Benedictine Order and its covent of Tibães. The eagle is taken from the arms of the Azevedos kin.
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2016

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 7 March 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2016

Presentation of Lama

Lama Commune is one of the 61 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 1271 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 3.3 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2016

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