This book provides an updated and comparative framework for understanding the circulation of ceramic goods along the Atlantic façade of Europe, particularly those traded from other parts of the Roman Empire. It brings together leading specialists from across the Atlantic seaboard to present and discuss the latest archaeological research on Late Roman and Early Medieval ceramics.

The volume traces patterns of ceramic production, exchange, and consumption, offering new insights into the complex trade networks that linked the south of Spain to Ireland, passing through Portugal, northern and northwestern Spain, Atlantic France, England and Scotland. It focuses on key archaeological contexts with robust chronological frameworks and highlighted newly identified production zones, evolving typologies, and shifting consumption practices. Collectively, the chapters within this book contribute to a more nuanced and interconnected picture of pottery supply in the post-Roman West. This work represents a significant milestone in the study of Late Roman and Early Medieval trade along the Atlantic seaboard aiming to not only consolidate current research but also to provide a foundation for future investigations into trans-regional connectivity, material culture, and the socio-economic transformations of the Late Antiquity period.

Adolfo Fernández Fernández is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Vigo, specializing in Roman and Late Antique archaeology with a focus on economic networks and material culture. He holds a PhD from the University of Vigo and is a Ramón y Cajal postdoctoral researcher. He is an active member of the GEAAT research group, leading and contributing to national and international projects, including Armea (PI), ATLANTRADE (PI), SENTINELA (PI), Lechaion Harbour in Corinth, Greece (Researcher) and MAROCO (PI). His research investigates trade, ceramic production, and consumption patterns in the Atlantic seaboard for Roman times, combining archaeological analysis with socio-economic interpretation. Dr. Fernández has directed 12 Master’s theses, 2 Bachelor’s theses, and co-supervised 2 doctoral dissertations. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications, significantly advancing the understanding of ancient economic systems, material culture, and regional archaeological heritage. His work bridges academic research and practical archaeological application, establishing him as a leading expert in his field.

Alba A. Rodríguez Nóvoa holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Her research explores the material culture of the Late Iron Age and the Roman period, with a particular focus on ceramic production, trade, and cultural exchange along the Atlantic seaboard. Over the past decade, she has directed several key archaeological projects in northwestern Iberia, including the excavations at A Cibdá de Armea (2018, 2020, 2022–2024), the medieval castle of San Salvador dos Penedos (2016–2018), and Castelo dos Mouros (2024). Earlier in her career, she participated as an excavation technician at A Cibdá de Armea (2014–2021) and collaborated with the Galtfish Project, contributing to fieldwork at sites such as Sobreira, Adro Vello, Praia do Naso, and Canexol. A specialist in ceramic analysis, she is currently affiliated with the Atlantrade Project, which investigates networks of pottery exchange during Late Antiquity across the Roman Atlantic seaboard. Her work integrates archaeological data with historical and economic perspectives to shed light on patterns of connectivity, interaction, and transformation in ancient Atlantic societies.

Patricia Valle Abad holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Vigo. Her research focuses on funerary archaeology and the application of digital technologies to heritage interpretation, particularly in the virtualization and 3D reconstruction of archaeological and historical sites. She has directed multiple archaeological excavations across northwestern Iberia, including fieldwork at A Cibdá de Armea (2017, 2019), Isla de Toralla–ECIMAT (2018), Muro de Búbal (2019), Adro Vello (2022–2023), and Finca Viladomar in the Islas Cíes (2024). Earlier in her career, she served as an excavation technician at A Cibdá de Armea (2014–2016) and participated in the Galtfish Project, contributing to investigations at Sobreira (2016), Adro Vello (2016), Praia do Naso (2019), Canexol (2021), and Castelo dos Mouros (2024). She is also linked to the Sentinela Project, which monitorizes and documents the archaeological heritage of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia through innovative methods of digital recording and remote sensing. Combining her expertise in field archaeology with advanced digital documentation, Patricia’s work bridges the gap between scientific research and public engagement, offering new perspectives on the preservation and dissemination of archaeological heritage.