Settlement Patterns

Question 1

What is a Settlement Pattern?

Answer 1

A settlement pattern refers to the shape of the settlement.
The shapes of early settlements were influenced by the
surrounding landscape. They were also shaped by other
factors such as who owned the land and whether the land
was good for building on or not.

Question 2

Nucleated Settlement

Answer 2

Nucleated settlements are ones where the
houses are grouped closely together, often
around a central feature like a church, pub or
village green.

Question 3

Linear Settlement

Answer 3

Linear settlements are settlements where the buildings are

constructed in lines, often next to a geographical feature like a lake shore, a river or following a road.

Question 4

Dispersed Settlement

Answer 4

Dispersed settlements are ones where the houses are spread out over a wide area. They are often the homes of farmers and can be found in rural areas.

Question 5

Isolated Settlement

Answer 5

Any settlement with little, if any, contact with the world can be said to be isolated. The isolation of a community might be due to its geographic remoteness, or its access to modern methods of travel or communication.