Dataset description

The data shows polygonal and selected linear geological information, sourced from published BGS 1:625 000 scale maps of Great Britain. However, geological units are identified using the most up-to-date nomenclature that may differ from that on the printed maps. The maps are generally based on published material at 1:50 000 scale and compiled using techniques of selection, generalisation and exaggeration. The geology is fitted to a relevant topographic base at the time of production. Full UK coverage is available. The data is available in vector format. BGS licensing terms and conditions apply to external use of the data. The data can be used free of charge for non commercial use and is downloadable from the website.

Constraints

BGS licensing terms and conditions apply to use of the data. Data licence required. These DiGMapGB-625 data can be used free of charge for personal, teaching, academic and research uses, as long as the data are not being sold on or used commercially.

Further information

For more information please contact:

Enquiries
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre, Nicker Hill, Keyworth
Nottingham
NG12 5GG

Tel : +44 (0)115 936 3143
Fax :+44 (0)115 936 3276
Email :enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

 

Further details

Dataset details

Language	English
Curator	British Geological Survey
Supply media/format	VECTOR - SHP, TAB, DGN Files, etc.
Storage format	Digital:ESRI Files
Frequency of update	as needed
Start of capture	2008
End of capture	Not known
Contact details
Department	Enquiries
Organisation	British Geological Survey
Address	Environmental Science Centre, Nicker Hill, Keyworth
City	Nottingham
County	Nottinghamshire
Country	United Kingdom
Postcode	NG12 5GG
E-mail	enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
Telephone	+44 (0)115 936 3143
Fax	+44 (0)115 936 3276
Keywords
Topic category	geoscientificInformation (information pertaining to earth sciences)
Keywords and Keyphrases	DATA DIGITAL MAPS GIS GEOLOGY MAPS
Keyword source	BGS Keyphrases
Spatial details
Spatial Reference System	OSGB 1936 / British National Grid [27700]
Dataset extent
Coverage (Lat/Long)	North boundary : 60.7719 East boundary  : 2.9603 South boundary : 49.7974 West boundary  : -6.8647
Metadata
Metadata language	English
Metadata last updated	13th November 2009
Metadata standard	ISO standard 19115:2003
Copyright and IPR
The copyright of materials derived from the British Geological Survey's work is vested in the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the prior permission of the copyright holder, via the BGS Intellectual Property Rights Manager. Use by customers of information provided by the BGS, is at the customer's own risk. In view of the disparate sources of information at BGS's disposal, including such material donated to BGS, that BGS accepts in good faith as being accurate, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality or accuracy of the information supplied, or to the information's suitability for any use. NERC/BGS accepts no liability whatever in respect of loss, damage, injury or other occurence however caused.

W -6.8647	60.7719 N
S 49.7974	2.9603 E