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Coesfeld (District)Coesfeld is a Kreis (district) in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, west of the city of Mnster. Neighboring districts are Steinfurt, district-free Mnster, Warendorf, district-free Hamm, Unna, Recklinghausen, Borken. History In medieval times the region was subordinate to the bishopric of Mnster. When the area became part of the Prussian province Westphalia in 1816 the new administration created two districts, Coesfeld and Ldinghausen. Except minor changes they stayed until the major reorganization in 1975 when both were merged to form the current district. A few municipalities from the district Mnster were also added, while others formerly belonging to the district were moved to neighboring districts. Geography The district is located in the Mnsterland, a mostly rural area. The Lippe river forms part of the border of the district in the south. Coat of arms | Coat of arms | |The coat of arms depicts a bishop, a goose and a bell. The bishop is Saint Liudger, the first bishop of Mnster. The goose was according to a popular legend thrown into a dry well by Liudger, in order to find water during a drought. The bells of Ldinghausen allegedly chimed by themselves, whenever Liudger entered the town. The left side derives from the former coat of arms of the district Ldinghausen, while the right side comes from the old district Coesfeld. The coat of arms were granted in 1979. | Towns and municipalities External links Official website (German, English)
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