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A '''hamlet''' is defined as having the following features: | |||
* An identified road, or common "track" | |||
* A collection of 5 or more dwellings (building used solely as housing), all within 1000m of an identified road or track | |||
* A combined permanent population, including all eligible freemen and slaves, totalling less than 70 living individuals | |||
* A localised form of governance | |||
* Has no organised [[Town Watch|militia]] | |||
* Is not a fort or garrison of the [[Imperial Army]] | |||
* A distinct, but not necessarily unique name | |||
This definition rules out groups of travellers, prison camps, forts | |||
Revision as of 16:32, 2 November 2024
Definition
A hamlet is defined as having the following features:
- An identified road, or common "track"
- A collection of 5 or more dwellings (building used solely as housing), all within 1000m of an identified road or track
- A combined permanent population, including all eligible freemen and slaves, totalling less than 70 living individuals
- A localised form of governance
- Has no organised militia
- Is not a fort or garrison of the Imperial Army
- A distinct, but not necessarily unique name
This definition rules out groups of travellers, prison camps, forts
