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It is our hope that the pictures and descriptions in this section will assist you in discovering the identity of your pottery sherds and the history behind them. If you are unable to identify your finds from this list, please feel free to contact me (Lloyd Schroder – see CONTACT US) with pictures of your discoveries and information regarding their general location. The pictures should include a clear picture of surface decoration, rim structure (if possible), the interior of the vessel, and a cross-section of the sherd. I will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible to your requests.
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Research: Gresham et al. 1987 (McLeod pottery is considered the same as Deptford pottery in Georgia. Deptford pottery, however, is most often grit tempered in both Georgia and Alabama.)
Site & location: Eureka Landing site near Monroe co
Temper: Sand
Surface decoration: Simple stamping on sand tempered paste
Vessel form:
Chronology: middle Woodland AD 600-800 (These dates are typically later than Deptford pottery by nearly 500 years.)
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Research:
Site & location: northern Alabama Tennessee River Valley
Temper: limestone
Surface decoration: Simple Stamping on limestone tempered paste
Vessel form: Deep jars with restricted rim and rounded lips
Chronology:
