Irene Diamond Check Stamped

Background

Named after the Irene site, 9Ch1, in the northern portion of Savannah excavated in the late 1930s. Never formally defined, but recognized and discussed by Caldwell in his 1969 class. Related to the Lamar series.

Sorting Criteria

Diamond checks on grit-tempered pottery.

Geographical Range
Upper Georgia Coast.
Chronological Range
Transitional from Savannah to Irene periods.
Temper
Grit Temper
Surface Treatment
Check Stamped