RecordTwo sherds of pottery< 1 of 1 > Back From Skara Brae, Orkney
Two sherds of potteryThese two sherds of pottery were found at the site of the Neolithic Village at Skara Brae in Orkney. They are part of a pottery tradition termed 'Grooved Ware'. The pot dates from between 3100 and 2400 BC. The sherds, both part of one pot, are decorated with applied strips and impressed grooves. Other sherds from the same pot also survive, and indicate that it was originally a richly decorated object, with complex geometric patterns and pellets. Contacts between communities meant that potting traditions became widely known, and led to pots of the same general style being made over a wide area. 'Grooved Ware' pottery is found in a number of ceremonial and settlement sites throughout Scotland. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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