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Steve_b

Steve_b

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Gramaisc

Gramaisc

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I wonder if it just depends on whether the person who tied the knot in question was right- or left-handed?
 
Withnail

Withnail

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Really? said:


So, I am correct in saying that the SCC one is incorrect, as it shows the left going over? Just finishing my original question on an old thread
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Personally i don't think it is quite as simple as right/wrong - and i think it's not entirely coincidental that the Staffordshire Heritage Group chose a 'contrary' interpretation - the simple fact of the matter is there is no right (or should that be left?) way that has any real 'historic' precedent.

It got fractious, and i think it ended up getting quite personal for some bizarre reason. As i mentioned elsewhere, when asked for my opinion i based it on what were the oldest known examples ie

The Hawk said:
From the Staffordshire Hoard:
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... and some others that i can't find verifiable on-line sources for.

Bear in mind that the Hoard example ^above is not, strictly speaking, a Stafford Knot, as it doesn't stand alone but is interlinked with the knots around it. It is, imo, a 'source' for the adoption of the symbol by the de Staffords, but that's a separate issue really.

Ultimately there is only one way to say it is the 'right' way, and that is to choose which way that is.

'Tradition' only is so as the result of a choice that was made some moments ago. We are at perfect liberty to choose our 'traditions' whenever we so wish.
 
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