Heapsteads

Example:The farms formed a cluster of green fields hugging the hillside.

Definition:Multiple agricultural landholdings or properties, typically used for the production of crops or livestock.

Example:The village was a collection of simple heapsteads, with thatched roofs and cobbled streets.

Definition:A small community of houses in a rural area, sometimes consisting of a small number of buildings and people. Villages are typically less large and have fewer services than towns.