Peterborough Ware

Peterborough Ware is a Middle Neolithic ceramics in Britain. It was named by Abbott after the eponymous locality Peterborough. It was divided by Isobell Smith in the styles of Ebbsfleet, Mortlake, and Fengate, which she interpreted as a chronological sequence. 14C datings show that they are at least partially simultaneously. It is scheduled 3400-2500 BC and is considered the forerunner of the Bronze Age Foodvessel.

Shells with collar edge, surface retouched flint knife, transverse arrowheads, jet slide

Styles

  • Ebbsfleet: round bottom, s- shaped profile, slightly thickened rim, with little or no ornamentation
  • Mortlake: round bottom, clearly thickened edge, usually with a T-shaped, sometimes rounded cross -section. Richly decorated, especially by partial cord impressions ( maggot -lines ) or with bird bones.
  • Fengate: considerably thickened, collar-like rim, flat -bottom.

Simultaneous traditions

From Scotland to the South of England is also the Grooved Ware in use. Thus, the Neolithic period ends. From 3000 BC, its own metal tradition comes on. The Early Copper Age Meldon Bridge industry is demonstrated on the localities Castletownroche, Knocknague and Lough Ravel.

Locations

  • Peterborough
  • West Kennet Avenue ( Wiltshire), all styles covered
  • Sarn -y- bryn caled ( Powys )
  • Gwernvale ( Powys )
  • Four Crosses ( Powys )
  • Maiden Castle (Dorset)
  • Etton ( Cambs )
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