Structured depositions have been a topic for discussion in archaeological research for over a century. Research concerning structured depositions in settlement contexts in Belgium is, however, lacking. To address this problem, this study aims to discern the different types of settlement depositions during the Iron Age of Belgium and their characteristics. This is achieved through a review of primary and secondary literature, including grey literature, and the creation of a database. This database forms the basis for analyses of the composition, chronology, and interpretation of each type of deposition context. A rudimentary spatial analysis and correspondence analysis for identifying patterns in placement and content follows. These findings are then compared with research results and theories in neighbouring regions to incorporate Belgium within a broader North-western European framework. This has led to the recognition of 146 deposition contexts and the definition of multiple deposition types. The primary findings are the overall ‘purity’ of depositions, the prevalence of pottery as main find category and the lack of prestigious finds such as metalwork or decorative objects. Belgium fits within a broader North-western European framework, with obvious parallels to settlement depositions in England, France and The Netherlands. A focus on their links to each other, comprehensive study of their contents and a more detailed stratigraphical examination can lead to further insights. Only then will the potential of this complicated field of study be fully realised.