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Leomil, Mido, Senouras e Aldeia Nova United Commune (Portugal)

Last modified: 2018-05-13 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: leomil(almeida) | mido | senouras | aldeia nova | millstone | well | rake | watermill(wheel) | wheel(bladed) | scent bottle | plough share |
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União das Freguesias de Leomil, Mido, Senouras e Aldeia Nova, Concelho de Almeida, Distrito da Guarda


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Former Leomil commune (until 2013)

[Leomil (Almeida) commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 11 May 2018

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Coat of arms

Shield Or, in base a well Argent pouring water proper, in dexter chief an orbicular cross Gules, in sinister chief a millstone Vert. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "LEOMIL - ALMEIDA".
Meaning:
The cross is referring to the Order of the Templars.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 28 May 2003
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


Presentation of Leomil

Leomil Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Almeida Municipality; it had 104 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 13.4 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


Former Mido commune (until 2013)

[Mido commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Source: this image
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Coat of arms

Shield Purpure with base wavy of Argent and Azure, two rakes Argent in saltire, in chief a turbine wheel Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll (Bénard Guedes style) with inscription in black capitals "MIDO".
Meaning:
The rakes are used during the harvest of hops.
Source: this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 5 January 2005
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


Presentation of Mido

Mido Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Almeida Municipality; it had 46 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 9.4 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


Former Senouras commune (until 2013)

[Senouras commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 11 May 2018

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Coat of arms

Shield Argent with base wavy of Azure and Argent, an 8-spokes wheel Azure bladed Sable, surrounded by two wheat ears Vert in circle. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll (Bénard Guedes style) with inscription in black capitals "SENOURAS".
Meaning:
The bladed wheel is an attribute of St. Catherine, the local patron saint.
Source: this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 11 September 2003
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


Presentation of Senouras

Senouras Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Almeida Municipality; it had 38 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 9.6 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


Former Aldeia Nova commune (until 2013)

I couldn't find any flag information.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Coat of arms

[Aldeia Nova commune CoA (until 2013)] image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Shield Argent, two wheat ears Vert in saltire, in chief a scent bottle Purpure garnished Or, in base a plough share Sable fimbriated Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "ALDEIA NOVA".
Meaning:
The bottle is an attribute of St. Mary Magdalene, the local patron saint. The other charges are referring to agriculture.
Source: this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018

Published in Diário da República: II Série on 24 November 2008
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


Presentation of Aldeia Nova

Aldeia Nova Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Almeida Municipality; it had 33 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 10.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 May 2018


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