Sussex

United Kingdom, Sussex

Flag

Adopted: 1600

The Sussex flag features a gold saltire (diagonal cross) on a blue field, representing the county's historical heraldic tradition.

Flag fun fact: The saltire design derives from the arms of the de Warenne family, medieval Earls of Surrey and Sussex, making it one of England's oldest county flags.

Colors

bluegold

Design elements

cross

Flag family: English heraldic saltire tradition

Context

Parent country:

United Kingdom

Government type: County

Capital city: Chichester

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