Knot: Lacy knot

Lacy knot (Period)

Lacy knot (Period)

The “Lacy knot” is one of the oldest knot badges, found as early as c.1195 on the counterseal of Roger de Lacy, constable of Chester [Harvey and McGuinness, A Guide to British Medieval Seals, p.52]; the knot is found in carvings at Whalley Abbey, Lancashire in 1296 (built by Earl Henry de Lasci).

Rhiannon of Camrose bears:  Per pale vert and purpure, three Lacy knots Or.

Catiana de Vennes bears:  Argent, three Lacy knots azure.

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