As early as 1,500 BC, there was extensive settlement in the pass area.

During the 9th century, extensive Scandinavian settlements began on the east side of the Baltic Sea.

In the Persante area, first German settlements occurred about 1260, but a more extensive settlement did not start before 1280.

There was also extensive settlement in Bernicia stretching into the modern borders and lowlands.

During the 9th century, extensive Scandinavian settlements were made on the east side of the Baltic sea.

Animata was described as an extensive settlement with circa 1,800 houses.

Grimspound on Dartmoor is well preserved and shows the standing remains of an extensive settlement in a now inhospitable environment.

Scattered shards of pottery are still to be found for miles around the old Bhirr, showing that is was an extensive settlement.

There was an extensive settlement here recorded in the Domesday Book.

Due to the extensive and long-lasting settlement, the original ecosystem on Lakeba has been strongly altered.