Background

Part of the same series as Altamaha Check Stamped that Sheila Kelly Caldwell defined based on pottery at Fort King George at Darien.

Far less known and used than Altamaha Check Stamped.

Named after the Altamaha River.

See Altamaha Complicated Stamped.

See King George Malleated

Sorting Criteria

Badly over-stamped/complicated stamping on sand/grit-tempered pottery.

Chronological Range

17th century historic pottery type.

Geographical Range

Georgia Coast, most likely around the mouth of the Altamaha River.

References

Caldwell, Sheila Kelly n.d.