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Settlement …well drained land that was free from flooding Site …protection from the cold and strong prevailing winds Situation …a place where people live Wet site …the meeting of valleys to create a route centre Dry site ...the location in relation to surrounding features Defence …access to wood, stone and clay Building materials …within a meander or on a hill for protection Fuel supply …access to a permanent supply of water Nodal point …where the river is shallow and narrow enough to cross Shelter …land for growing arable crops and pasture for livestock Bridging point …primarily a source of wood needed for heating and cooking Aspect …direction site faces to gain the most warmth and sunshine Match the keywords on the left with their correct definitions on the right, use matching colours or numbers map n Factors affecting choice info sheet / Click to debrief h n t
