Sett

[1] One sett in Southern England spreads over an estimated area in excess of 2,000 square metres – precise measurement has not been attempted.

[2] Setts are typically excavated in soil that is well drained and easy to dig, such as sand, and situated on sloping ground where there is some cover.

[3] Sett tunnels are usually between 0.5 and 2 metres (1+1⁄2 and 6+1⁄2 ft) beneath the ground, and they incorporate larger chambers used for sleeping or rearing young.

Badgers also excavate them under man-made structures like building foundations, concrete sidewalks, and paved roadways.

In cold regions, setts are dug below the level at which the ground freezes, and all members of the clan sleep in the same chamber, possibly to share body heat.