During the Norman period, two castles guarded the eastern side of Cork city. Ships sailed between the two castles and left cargoes on the quay (which was along present-day Castle Street).
Cork's Coat of Arms
The Cork Coat of Arms with it's Latin motto translated as 'A safe harbour for ships'.
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Cork's Coat of Arms
The Cork Coat of Arms with it's Latin motto translated as 'A safe harbour for ships'.
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The coat of arms of Cork shows a ship between two towers. Some people think these towers represent the castles. The Motto of Cork City is: 'Statio Bene Fide Carinis' These Latin words mean a 'safe harbour for ships'. This is the motto on the coat of arms of Cork City.
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