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| An '''enclosed oppidum''' was a type of large, late ] settlement, or ] surrounded by an encircling bank and ditch. | |||
| They differ from ]s through being not necessarily sited on high ground and through being permanent settlements with a strong economic function. | |||
| As well as re-occupying older hillfort sites they can also be found on valley sides and next to rivers. Evidence from ] ] suggests they were centres for trade, politics and religion with certain areas within the enclosure being dedicated to each function. | |||
| They are found in northern ], ] and southern ] and cover areas in excess of 100,000 m². | |||
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