Location Factors

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Wet Point
A settlement needed to be close to a reliable source of fresh water.
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Dry Point
A site had to be safe from flooding and marshy areas.
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Building Materials
These included stone, wood, clay which had to be available locally as they were heavy to move.
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Defence
Surrounding tribes were often hostile. A good defensive site would be within a river bend or or a hill with steep sides and commanding views.
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Fuel Supply
A fuel supply was needed for heating and cooking. This was mainly wood.0
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Food supplies
Food supplies were needed from land nearby. Some land would be suitable for rearing animals and some for growing crops.
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Bridging Point
A place where the river was shallow, and narrow enough for a bridge to be built.
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Shelter and Aspect
A place needed shelter from prevailing south-westerly and cold northerly winds. A south-facing aspect gives most sunshine, heat and light.
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A site had to be safe from flooding and marshy areas.

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Dry Point

Card 3

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These included stone, wood, clay which had to be available locally as they were heavy to move.

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Card 4

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Surrounding tribes were often hostile. A good defensive site would be within a river bend or or a hill with steep sides and commanding views.

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Card 5

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A fuel supply was needed for heating and cooking. This was mainly wood.0

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