Thom's Creek Simple Stamped

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.

Geographical Range
This type is found mostly in the lower Savannah River Valley.
Chronological Range
Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Temper
Sand/Grit Temper
Surface Treatment
Simple Stamped