Why did the puritan settlements surround a village green?

For Puritans, community was very important. This was particularly true in the New England settlements, as the population was very small and they were all united by their common faith. Their settlements were built in this way because the village green provided a space that was accessible to everyone. It allowed neighbours to interact with one another. It was also perfect as a place for public services and market interactions.

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