Background

This type is part of the Thom's Creek series from west-central South Carolina.

This type is discussed extensively in the Groton Plantation Report by Jim Stoltman.

Many have suggested that this type is a transitional type between fiber and sand-tempered pottery types.

Related to Refuge Simple Stamped, which is a better name to use in Georgia.

Sorting Criteria

Simple stamping on sand / grit-tempered pottery.

Chronological Range

Late Archaic to Early Woodland.

Geographical Range

This type is found mostly in the lower Savannah River Valley.

References

Phelps 1968.