Scanned images of the BGS collection of large scale geological field maps.
This dataset comprises scanned images of the manuscript geological maps produced by the Survey geologists or other recognised geologists on County Series (1:10560) and National Grid (1:10560 and 1:10000) Ordnance Survey base maps. The collection also includes similar maps compiled from other sources. Currently the dataset contains over 35,000 scanned images. Original maps date from the 1860s, and cover surveys in Great Britain, scanning started in 2003.
dataset
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/services/ngdc/digitalData/home.html
name: Digital data
description: Further information on where to obtain the data and contact details are on the page this URL links to.
function: information
http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13603033
eng
OGP
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::27700
Updated as new maps are produced.
geoscientificInformation
publication
2008-06-01
Geological maps
Field maps
revision
2011
NERC_DDC
-8.6500
1.7800
60.8600
49.7700
revision
2009
GBN
creation
1979
GREAT BRITAIN [id=139600]
2003
creation
2003
daily
Scanned images of original unique geological surveyors manuscript maps.
publication
2011
false
See the referenced specification
publication
2010-12-08
false
See http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:323:0011:0102:EN:PDF
DIGITAL - Copies will be produced by the most appropriate methods available.
Not entered
Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section (ipr@bgs.ac.uk) for advice, should the position not be clear.
otherRestrictions
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
+44 115 936 3100 Ex:4193
custodian
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
+44 115 936 3143
+44 115 936 3276
distributor
British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth
NOTTINGHAM
NG12 5GG
United Kingdom
+44 115 936 3100 Ex:3106
originator
British Geological Survey
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South
EDINBURGH
EH14 4AP
United Kingdom
pointOfContact
NERC-BGS Geo\-Information / Corporate Records Manager
British Geological Survey
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South
EDINBURGH
EH14 4AP
United Kingdom
pointOfContact
2018-08-24