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| Name = Hampshire | | Name = Hampshire | ||
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| Designer = Jason Saber and Brady Ells | | Designer = Jason Saber and Brady Ells | ||
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[[File:Hampshire Brit Isles Sect 5.svg|thumb|220px|Hampshire]] | [[File:Hampshire Brit Isles Sect 5.svg|thumb|220px|Hampshire]] | ||
The '''Hampshire flag''' refers to the flag of the [[Hampshire|county of Southampton]] | The '''Hampshire flag''' refers to the flag of the [[Hampshire|county of Southampton]], registered with the [[Flag Institute]] in March 2019.<ref name="ABC">{{cite web|url=http://abcounties.com/flags/2012/01/01/hampshire/|author=Association of British Counties|title=County flag proposals|accessdate=13 January 2012}}</ref> | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The flag of Hampshire, conceived by Jason Saber and further refined by Brady Ells, retains the rose and crown pattern used in the county for several centuries in various guises. In 1992 the local county council received a formal grant of arms that included a gold royal crown on a red field, over a red rose on a gold field. Wishing to avoid using the restricted royal symbol of the crown on the council flag, Jason Saber replaced the "royal crown" with a specifically Saxon crown. This is also a reference to the county's association with the era of Alfred the Great and his capital of Winchester. Such a crown also appears in the full achievement of arms used by the council, symbolising exactly the same Alfredian legacy as intended in this flag. The red and white double Tudor rose is inspired by the double rose on the “Arthurian” table in the Great Hall in Winchester. Notably, the bottom sepal of the rose on the Hampshire flag points down, to represent “SOUTHamptonshire” in contrast to the rose on the flag of Northamptonshire which points up, to signify NORTHamptonshire. | The flag of Hampshire, conceived by Jason Saber and further refined by Brady Ells, retains the rose and crown pattern used in the county for several centuries in various guises. In 1992 the local county council received a formal grant of arms that included a gold royal crown on a red field, over a red rose on a gold field. Wishing to avoid using the restricted royal symbol of the crown on the council flag, Jason Saber replaced the "royal crown" with a specifically Saxon crown. This is also a reference to the county's association with the era of Alfred the Great and his capital of Winchester. Such a crown also appears in the full achievement of arms used by the council, symbolising exactly the same Alfredian legacy as intended in this flag. The red and white double Tudor rose is inspired by the double rose on the “Arthurian” table in the Great Hall in Winchester. Notably, the bottom sepal of the rose on the Hampshire flag points down, to represent “SOUTHamptonshire” in contrast to the rose on the [[flag of Northamptonshire]] which points up, to signify NORTHamptonshire. | ||
The flag was officially added to the Flag Institute's registry of flags on March | The flag was officially added to the Flag Institute's registry of flags on 12 March 2019 after receiving support from Hampshire County Council, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, and many local organisations. | ||
The county day is 15 July, which is St Swithin's Day. St Swithin was an Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester. | The [[county day]] is 15 July, which is St Swithin's Day. St Swithin was an Anglo-Saxon bishop of [[Winchester]]. | ||
==Hampshire Hog== | ==Hampshire Hog== | ||
[[File:Hampshire hog flag.svg|thumb|200px|The Hampshire Hog flag]] | [[File:Hampshire hog flag.svg|thumb|200px|The Hampshire Hog flag]] | ||
Another flag used in the county, created by Mike Jacobs, reflects Hampshire’s long held association with the “Hampshire Hog”. The county was the natural habitat of wild boar and became closely associated with the creature, with some of their number being domesticated and contributing to the “Hampshire Pig” and “Wessex Saddleback” breeds. Hampshire people consequently received the soubriquet “Hampshire Hogs” and it has become a popular county motif. The “Hampshire Hog” flag maintains this tradition and is a graphic characterisation of the county, conveying a proud local character. | Another flag used in the county, created by Mike Jacobs, reflects Hampshire’s long held association with the “Hampshire Hog”. The county was the natural habitat of wild boar and became closely associated with the creature, with some of their number being domesticated and contributing to the “Hampshire Pig” and “Wessex Saddleback” breeds. Hampshire people consequently received the soubriquet “Hampshire Hogs” and it has become a popular county motif. The “Hampshire Hog” flag maintains this tradition and is a graphic characterisation of the county, conveying a proud local character. | ||
==Outside links== | ==Outside links== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 17 May 2020
| Flag of Hampshire | |
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| Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Adopted | 12 March 2019 |
| Designed by | Jason Saber and Brady Ells |
The Hampshire flag refers to the flag of the county of Southampton, registered with the Flag Institute in March 2019.[1]
Design
The flag of Hampshire, conceived by Jason Saber and further refined by Brady Ells, retains the rose and crown pattern used in the county for several centuries in various guises. In 1992 the local county council received a formal grant of arms that included a gold royal crown on a red field, over a red rose on a gold field. Wishing to avoid using the restricted royal symbol of the crown on the council flag, Jason Saber replaced the "royal crown" with a specifically Saxon crown. This is also a reference to the county's association with the era of Alfred the Great and his capital of Winchester. Such a crown also appears in the full achievement of arms used by the council, symbolising exactly the same Alfredian legacy as intended in this flag. The red and white double Tudor rose is inspired by the double rose on the “Arthurian” table in the Great Hall in Winchester. Notably, the bottom sepal of the rose on the Hampshire flag points down, to represent “SOUTHamptonshire” in contrast to the rose on the flag of Northamptonshire which points up, to signify NORTHamptonshire.
The flag was officially added to the Flag Institute's registry of flags on 12 March 2019 after receiving support from Hampshire County Council, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, and many local organisations.
The county day is 15 July, which is St Swithin's Day. St Swithin was an Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester.
Hampshire Hog
Another flag used in the county, created by Mike Jacobs, reflects Hampshire’s long held association with the “Hampshire Hog”. The county was the natural habitat of wild boar and became closely associated with the creature, with some of their number being domesticated and contributing to the “Hampshire Pig” and “Wessex Saddleback” breeds. Hampshire people consequently received the soubriquet “Hampshire Hogs” and it has become a popular county motif. The “Hampshire Hog” flag maintains this tradition and is a graphic characterisation of the county, conveying a proud local character.
Outside links
- Hampshire Flag Facebook Page
- Flag Institute
- Hampshire flag page from British County Flags
- A different Hampshire Flag Facebook Page
References
- ↑ Association of British Counties. "County flag proposals". http://abcounties.com/flags/2012/01/01/hampshire/. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
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