Functions of SettlementFunctions of Settlement

Aim: To find out what ‘function’ means Aim: To find out what ‘function’ means and some examples of settlements with and some examples of settlements with different functions.different functions.

What is it?What is it?

The function of a settlement is what it does The function of a settlement is what it does or it’s purpose.or it’s purpose.

Do you know the original function of:Do you know the original function of:

•Sheffield?Sheffield?

•Glasgow?Glasgow?

•Manchester?Manchester?

•Crewe?Crewe?

•Liverpool?Liverpool?

How can you tell what the How can you tell what the function is?function is?

•Can you think of any ways that Can you think of any ways that geographers can tell what the main geographers can tell what the main function of a settlement may be?function of a settlement may be?

•Answer: Look at the employment Answer: Look at the employment structure of the area. How many people structure of the area. How many people work and who works where.work and who works where.

Industrial Town

Holiday ResortHoliday Resort

Port TownPort Town

Market TownMarket Town

Capital CityCapital City

University TownUniversity Town

Quarrying TownQuarrying Town

Mining townMining town

Chemical TownChemical Town

Shipbuilding TownShipbuilding Town