Digital Geological Map Data of Great Britain - 50k (DiGMapGB-50)
Dataset description
The data shows polygonal and selected linear geological information, primarily sourced from published BGS 1:50 000 or 1:63 360 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 more detailed surveys at 1:10 000 or 1:25 000 scale and compiled using techniques of selection, generalisation and exaggeration. The geology was fitted to the relevant Ordnance Survey topographic base at the time of production. Full GB coverage is expected by 2012 although the dataset will not be seamless. The data is available in vector format. BGS licensing terms and conditions apply to external use of the data.
Constraints
The usual BGS licensing terms and conditions apply to external use of the data. Data licence required.
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
Associated dataset(s)
Geological Interpreted Superficial Deposits Thickness Models version 2.1, GI_SDTM v2.1
Permeability Dataset for Great Britain (Artificial Deposits)
Permeability Dataset for Great Britain (Bedrock)
Permeability Dataset for Great Britain (Mass Movements)
Further details
Dataset details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Curator | British Geological Survey |
| Supply media/format | VECTOR - SHP, TAB, DGN, etc |
| Storage format | Digital:ESRI Files |
| Frequency of update | as needed |
| Start of capture | Before 1989 |
| 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 |
| 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 : 60.86 East boundary : 1.78 South boundary : 49.77 West boundary : -8.65 |
| Metadata | |
| Metadata language | English |
| Metadata last updated | 12th November 2010 |
| 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 -8.65 | 60.86 N |
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| S 49.77 | 1.78 E |
