Background

This time was originally defined by John Goggin.

Named for Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.

Sorting Criteria

Red painted sand-tempered pottery.

Vessel forms are large, deep, rounded-base jars.

This pottery was also tempered at times with limestone and at other times with sand and limestone.

Chronological Range

Historic period, 17th century.

Geographical Range

This is a Florida type found along the St. Johns River. It may come into extreme southeastern Georgia.

References

Goggin, John W 1952:110.