essay

Swift Creek traits in northeastern Florida: ceramics, mounds, and middens

world engraved : archaeology of the swift creek culture • Tuscaloosa • Published In 1998 • Pages: 197-221

By: Ashley, Keith H..

Abstract
Ashley 'reviews the occurrence of Swift Creek manifestations as revealed in northeastern Florida.' (page 197). He briefly describes the various sites (burial mounds and midden deposits) and the artifacts found in them. The local Swift Creek ceramics are discussed along with possible reasons why Swift Creek ceramics are found in northern Florida.
Subjects
Identification
Reviews and critiques
Location
Ceramic technology
Burial practices and funerals
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Eastern Middle Woodland
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2003
Field Date
no date given
Coverage Date
Swift Creek; 1900 BP-1500 BP plus (100 A.D.-500 A.D. plus)
Coverage Place
northern St Johns River, Duval Co., Florida, United States
Notes
Keith H. Ashley
For bibliographical references see 9: Williams and Elliot
LCCN
98009001
LCSH
Woodland culture