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

What is it? The function of a settlement is what it does or it’s purpose. Do you know the original function of: Sheffield? Glasgow? Manchester? Crewe? Liverpool?

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

Do you know the original function of:

Sheffield?

Glasgow?

Manchester?

Crewe?

Liverpool?

How can you tell what the function is? Can you think of any ways that geographers can tell what the main function of a settlement may be? Answer: Look at the employment structure of the area. How many people work and who works where.

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

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

Industrial Town

Holiday Resort

Port Town

Market Town

Capital City

University Town

Quarrying Town

Mining town

Chemical Town

Shipbuilding Town