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Plaque showing the former arms of the Burgh of Newmilns

Description:

This plaque bears the old coat-of-arms of the East Ayrshire town of Newmilns in the Irvine Valley.  It shows two gold ornaments, one a spool of yarn and the other a weaver's shuttle which point to the towns important contribution to the textile industry, as does the motto, "Weave Truth with Trust.

 

The plaque was produced to commemorate the towns quincentenary 1490-1990 and was presented to the Marquess of Bute.

Place of Production:
East Ayrshire
Materials/Media:
wood
Source:
Dean Castle
Digital Number:
EASP029n
Creation Date:
1990
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council