A Stone reader has prompted a local spotter challenge after noticing that Stafford Knot emblems around Staffordshire do not always appear to be shown in quite the same way.
Lynn, who makes corn dollies, says the Stafford Knot corn dolly is the local design for the area, but she has noticed that versions of the knot on signs, badges, crests and public features can vary.
In some examples, the right hand section of the knot appears to sit over the loop, while in others it appears to pass underneath.
Lynn has sent in a collection of examples, including knots on crests, street furniture, badges, pottery marks, flags and local features, and is asking whether other residents have spotted the same thing.
Lynn said
“I make corn dollies and the Stafford Knot corn dolly is the one for our area. All the usual Stafford Knot emblems around the county have the end on top of the right hand loop, except for Staffordshire County Council signs which goes under. Weird … Has anyone other resident noticed this?”
She added that she would be interested to see how many examples local people can find.
The Stafford Knot is one of the county’s best known symbols, appearing on everything from flags and coats of arms to school badges, street furniture and local signs.
The question may be one for local historians, heraldry enthusiasts and sharp eyed walkers, but it also gives residents a reason to look twice at benches, plaques, signs and old markings around Stone and beyond.
Have you spotted a Stafford Knot in Stone, Stafford or elsewhere in Staffordshire where the knot appears to be tied differently?
Some of the knots Lynn has spotted:
