Identification

Title

Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS)

Alternative title(s)

RIG Sites

Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites (RIGS)

Abstract

Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the network of legally protected Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). RIGS are selected for their scientific, educational, historical and aesthetic features. As stated in Planning Policy Wales, Planning Authorities should protect the features and qualities for which RIGS have been designated. The impact of proposed developments will depend on the nature of the RIGS feature, so early consultation with the local RIGS group or NRW is strongly recommended.

Resource type

dataset

Resource locator

https://datamap.gov.wales/layers/inspire-nrw:NRW_RIG_SITES

https://datamap.gov.wales/capabilities/layer/452/?access_token=i61nd1X0RwdwAgQrGW0sqAsWxBMiwx&ows_service=wms

http://wiki.geoconservationuk.org.uk/index.php5?title=Main_Page

Unique resource identifier

code

24294

codeSpace

https://naturalresources.wales

Dataset language

eng

Spatial reference system

authority code

OGP

code identifying the spatial reference system

urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::OSGB36

Classification of spatial data and services

Topic category

geoscientificInformation

Keywords

Keyword set

keyword value

Protected sites

originating controlled vocabulary

title

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2023-01-28

Keyword set

keyword value

Geology

originating controlled vocabulary

title

Integrated Public Sector Vocabulary (IPSV)

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2023-01-28

Geographic location

West bounding longitude

51.24082900

East bounding longitude

-2.60886500

North bounding latitude

53.51306700

South bounding latitude

-5.77774100

Extent

Extent group

authority code

title

ISO3166 Countries

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2023-01-28

code identifying the extent

Wales (WLS)

Temporal reference

Temporal extent

Begin position

1900-01-01

End position

2022-03-24

Dataset reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2022-03-24

Frequency of update

asNeeded

Quality and validity

Lineage

Data is produced on an ongoing basis for RIGS in Wales by the constituent RIGS groups.

Conformity

Data format

name of format

version of format

Constraints related to access and use

Constraint set

Use constraints

© AWRG and NRW AWRG owned and restricted data - NRW does NOT grant permission to third parties to re-use or disseminate this dataset. Those seeking such permission should approach the originator directly. NRW collated spatial data - Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.

Constraint set

Limitations on public access

This dataset is owned by the Association of Welsh RIGS Groups (AWRG) and NRW. AWRG own the forms and reports - NRW may release this dataset on request, however, enquirers are advised to obtain a copy from the owner/originator directly, rather than NRW. Names and addresses of landowners are on some forms. These must not be released without the individual's permission. NRW may NOT publish or disseminate it in its entirety. NRW owns the ArcMap layerfile(s) - There are no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.

Responsible organisations

Responsible party

organisation name

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

telephone number

0300 065 3000

email address

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

responsible party role

owner

Responsible party

organisation name

Association of UK Rigs Groups

telephone number

07977 928493

email address

info@geoconservationuk.org.uk

responsible party role

owner

Responsible party

organisation name

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

telephone number

0300 065 3000

email address

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

responsible party role

originator

Metadata on metadata

Metadata point of contact

organisation name

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

telephone number

0300 065 3000

email address

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

responsible party role

pointOfContact

Metadata date

2023-01-27

Metadata language

eng