Ascheberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ascheberg is a municipality in the southern part of the district of Coesfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Located southeast of Münster in the Münsterland region, it comprises the three centers of Ascheberg, Herbern, and Davensberg.
Flag Description: The vertical flag (banner) of the municipality consists of three vertical stripes in width ratios of 1:3:1 in yellow, red, and yellow. The municipal coat of arms is placed in the upper half of the central red stripe. The shield is yellow with a red base separated by a embattled line, containing three yellow balls side by side. A blue ash tree grows from the embattled base.
Symbolism: The yellow (gold) and red colors are derived from the historic colors of the Prince-Bishopric of Münster. The ash tree ('Esche' in German) serves as a canting element referring to the name Ascheberg (ash tree mountain). The embattled base and balls recall historical castles and noble families associated with the municipality.
Flag Description: The vertical flag (banner) of the municipality consists of three vertical stripes in width ratios of 1:3:1 in yellow, red, and yellow. The municipal coat of arms is placed in the upper half of the central red stripe. The shield is yellow with a red base separated by a embattled line, containing three yellow balls side by side. A blue ash tree grows from the embattled base.
Symbolism: The yellow (gold) and red colors are derived from the historic colors of the Prince-Bishopric of Münster. The ash tree ('Esche' in German) serves as a canting element referring to the name Ascheberg (ash tree mountain). The embattled base and balls recall historical castles and noble families associated with the municipality.
Statistics
Area
106.32 km²
Population
15,900