Prehistoric ‘jigsaw’ reveals stunning example of Neolithic pottery decoration

Earlier this month, we highlighted volunteer Joanne Greaves’ ongoing work painstakingly piecing together a section of Neolithic pot from multiple sherds.

The fragments were found in the upper fill of the “mega-drain” running beneath Structure Twelve and Joanne’s ultimate jigsaw has revealed a section of a beautifully decorated vessel featuring a repeated triangle motif with delicate impressions and dots.

Based on the pot’s measurements, Joanne and Ness ceramics specialist Jan Blatchford have created a card replica showing its original size and design. A stunning piece of work on an equally impressive prehistoric clay vessel.

Joanne and her card replica. (📷 Anne Mitchell)