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Settlement
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- 1Linear settlementlong and thin normallystrung out by roads, river valleys, ridges or coastlines.
- 2Nucleated SettlementFormed at route cents or crossroads. They form a cluster around a central point. Originally reflected a need for defence or farming.
- 3Dispersed settlementno central nucleus; buildings are spread randomly. Probably developed where areas of woodland were gradually cleared
- 4Market centreKey feature is to generate money through retail. Many will have a market centre.
Example: Petersfield - 5AdministrativeKey function is to keep the country and settlements running- they will often contain financial centres, government offices and head offices.
Example: London or Edinbrough - 6Tourist CentreKey function is to attract tourists to generate money for the settlement.
Example: Bognor Regis or Blackpool - 7StrategicKey function is to defend and control territory
Example: Portsmouth - 8IndustrialKey function is manufacturing
Example: Sheffield- steel
Glasgow- ship building - 9ResidentialKey function is to provide housing for residents in the area
Example: EVERYWHERE! - 10AgricultureKey function is to generate money for the area through agriculture.
Example: San Joquin Valley - 11Settlement changes over time - LymingtonLocation
Lymington is located on the south coast of the UK in the county of Hampshire. It lies just south of the New Forest National Park. - 12Settlement changes over time - Lymington11th Century: The main function was a small port and market centre. The town provided excellent fishing because of it's location.
- 13Settlement changes over time - Lymington17th and 18th century: It has evolved into a manufacturing centre. The main industry was salt and during these times it was the main producer for the UK.
- 14Settlement changes over time - Lymington19th century: Lymington's salt industry declined because of cheaper import prices. It had to rely on it's market centre and fishing industry.
- 15Settlement changes over time - LymingtonToday: A town of 15,000 inhabitants it's prosperity is based on it's unctions like leisure. It's a port with boats/ hovercrafts to the Isle of Wight. Also it's a popular retirement and second home area.
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- Flashcards on Settlement, created by Ayshia Moreton on 20/05/2015.
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