Book-knot in roof

As readers of this blog will know, I 'collect' sightings of the Stafford Knot, the symbol of the county.
This one is depicted inside (or on?) a book, and is among a number of symbols - which can all be found up in the roof-ceiling at Cheddleton Church.
But why is it depicted on/in a book?

Flinty in Cheddleton

These crisp days are really good for ‘bracing’ walks, especially when one knows there is a pub and a fireplace at the end of the walk! 
Walking round the Deep Hayes Country Park area, one comes across the old Cheddleton Flint Mill, which lies by the canal.It is now a museum run by volunteers.

Link:  Cheddleton Flint Mill

Ancient field monument

The medieval Challinor Buttercross is one of those things that would normally be only found in a museum. Yet, here it is, just standing by itself, in an isolated field - though near to Cheddleton Railway Station.

I’m so glad that it hasn’t been carted off to a dusty municipal gallery. Yes, it is at risk of bad-weather and vandalism, but it’s wonderful that it’s just been left alone too.

A buttercross marked the spot where country people in years gone by would meet - to buy, sell and barter their goods. They often were the prelude to an established market-place.

Death and ale

The Black Lion pub at Cheddleton is one of my favourites. It's (slightly) off the beaten track, has no frills at all, has a history, and is a proper drinkers' local. It is a real pub.

Like a proper pub, it is in the shadow of the local church (which, in this case, is an attraction itself, with its Pre-Raphaelite associations). So, if you want, you can wander the graveyard in between pints. If you want.