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SETTLEMENT
A group of dwellings and associated buildings and structures.
Deserted Settlement (Non-Preferred) | Homestead (Non-Preferred) | Norse Settlement (Non-Preferred) | Viking Settlement (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Domestic
>> Settlement
>>> Crannog
>>> Housing Estate
>>> Leper Colony
>>> Protest Camp
>>> Town
>>> Township
>>> Vicus
>>> Village
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| DWELLING | A place of residence. |
| OCCUPATION SITE | A site showing some signs of occupation but evidence is insufficient to imply permanent settlement. |
