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Why would the rulers of England choose a unicorn to support their shield?

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The Unicorn is always depicted as being chained, because according to folklore a free unicorn was a dangerous beast. Also, it was a Scottish symbol and they wanted to to show they conquered and ruled Scotland. It has a chain around its neck because it is considered to be an untamed animal. 
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