Patterns of a Rural Nucleation Settlement Pattern

Vocabulary flashcards detailing different patterns of rural nucleated settlements, their characteristics, and specific examples.

Circular Settlement Pattern

A settlement pattern where buildings are grouped together around a centrally located village or water source.

Linear Settlement Pattern

A settlement pattern where buildings are arranged close to one another alongside a road or river.

Crossroads Settlement Pattern

A settlement that develops at a crossing of two routes or roads, which can be star shaped if the routes radiate from one central point.

Wet Point Settlement

An area which gives access to a permanent freshwater supply, such as a river or artesian well.

English Village Green

An example of a circular settlement pattern grouped around a centrally located village or water source.

Strassendorf in Germany

An example of a linear settlement pattern arranged close to one another alongside a road or river.

Cairo on the Nile river

An example of a wet point settlement situated near a permanent freshwater supply.