Recreation Port 23 Transport 22 Religious 22 Educational 21 21 Recreation 23
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20 Defensive 19 01 02 03 04 Fig.12.17 Some urban functions on an OS map.
Changing functions The following features generally represent former functions of Irish settlements: zz zz zz
Defensive: castle, military barracks and town wall. Religious: abbey and monastery.
Transport: canals are now used for leisure rather than transporting goods. CHECK YOUR LEARNING
Examine the 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map of Westport on page 191 and answer the following questions.
1. Using six-figure grid references, list three pieces of historical evidence on the map and the approximate periods in time from which they come.
2. Using four-figure grid references, list three patterns of settlement visible on the map. 3. Using six-figure grid references, list three tourist attractions visible on the map. 4. Using six-figure grid references, list three functions of settlement in Westport.
