SUTHERSHIRE
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Area: 26,154 sq.km (9)
Approx. pop. 600,000 (24)
Pop.density: 23/sq.km (24)
Shire seat: Sutherlea
Mail code: SU
Motto: Mind thee thy past
Suther Shire Moot
8, Midlen High Str
SUTHERLEA
SU1 ML1
Tel. 042 - 710 22 10
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DESCRIPTION
The shire is dominated by the Dill valley, forming the suthernmost parts of lathes Elvery and Suther Troy. The land rises in the east to meet the Angel Mountains. Near Highmond are the Edrannashan caves, with prehistoric paintings, thought to be at least 8,000 years old.
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BOROUGHS AND HUNDREDS
1. Sutherlea (Borough)
2. Trurish
3. Dillmouth
4. Dillbury
5. Sledwy
6. Ashot
7. Whittern
8. Tywold
9. Sweighmond
10. Highmond
11. Craydawe
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THE FLAG
The flag carries the colours and the symbol of the shield of the coat of arms.
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THE COAT OF ARMS
The winged hammer is taken from the paintings in the Edrannashan caves. Two savages act as supporters.
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