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Area: 19,503 sq.km (12)
Approx. pop. 650,000 (21)
Pop.density: 33/sq.km (19)
Shire seat: Ombridge
Mail code: OM
Motto: Dwfr yw bywyd
(Water is life)
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DESCRIPTION
The shire covers the northern part of lathe Shirdover, i.e. the upper valley of the river Omma, and the Shirdover Lakeland. The uplands of the Ommadowns in the south form the boundary against Emmerset.
The shire is known for being the last outpost of the Estron language. The supposedly last native speaker, Frithall Kimbethery, lived in Michel Moden, a few miles north of Momith, in the late second century. A campaign has been started by his grandson through the Estron League to try to revive the language in its modern form. The interest has been surprisingly big, and has contributed to a number of bilingual signposts on various locations in the old lathe of Shirdover (Ombridgeshire and Emmerset).
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BOROUGHS AND HUNDREDS
1. Ombridge (Borough)
2. Omdale
3. Elway
4. Shayton
5. Momith
6. Tennile
7. Ommadawe
8. Nether Shirdover
9. Upper Shirdover
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THE FLAG
The flag carries the colours of the coat of arms.
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THE COAT OF ARMS
The shield alludes to the name, while the crest symbolizes the popularity of fishing in the shire. Two otters, which are a rather common part of the local fauna, act as supporters.
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