Identification

Title

Map based index (GeoIndex) waste sites

Abstract

This layer of the map based index (GeoIndex) shows the location of waste sites within England and Wales. The information is taken from an index listing of some 3500 waste sites in England and Wales identified by BGS as part of a survey carried out on behalf of the Department of the Environment in 1973. The index has been corrected and updated to a limited extent, but the data itself has not been changed. The data was collected in 1972 and the information reflects the knowledge at that time. It does not reflect current interpretation. Not all authorities made returns and there are not records for all of the sites listed. However, the data is an invaluable source of information about pre-1974 sites. The records themselves contain interpretations of the geology, ground and surface water risk assessments and information about the quantities and types of waste. Data visible at all map scales.

Resource type

dataset

Resource locator

http://www.bgs.ac.uk/GeoIndex/localgov.htm#wastesites

name: Waste sites

function: information

http://mapapps2.bgs.ac.uk/geoindex/home.html?theme=localgovernment

name: Local government map theme

description: The user will need to select the 'Map layers' option from the top left menu and select the 'Waste sites' check box from the drop down menu to view the data.

http://mapapps2.bgs.ac.uk/ArcGIS/services/GeoIndexLite/local_government/MapServer/WMSServer

name: Local government map theme

description: The wms layer for 'GeoIndex waste sites' is held within the 'Local government' map theme WMS layer which this URL connects to.

function: download

Unique resource identifier

code

http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13605470

codeSpace

Dataset language

eng

Spatial reference system

authority code

OGP

code identifying the spatial reference system

urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::27700

Additional information source

Data is visible at all map scales.

Classification of spatial data and services

Topic category

geoscientificInformation

Keywords

Keyword set

keyword value

originating controlled vocabulary

title

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2008-06-01

Keyword set

keyword value

Land filling

Pollution

Surface waters

Ground water

Waste disposal

Aquifers

originating controlled vocabulary

title

reference date

date type

revision

effective date

2011

Keyword set

keyword value

NERC_DDC

Geographic location

West bounding longitude

-6.33

East bounding longitude

1.78

North bounding latitude

55.83

South bounding latitude

49.77

Extent

Extent group

authority code

title

reference date

date type

revision

effective date

2009

code identifying the extent

EAW

Extent group

authority code

title

reference date

date type

creation

effective date

1979

code identifying the extent

ENGLAND & WALES [id=149000]

Temporal reference

Temporal extent

Begin position

End position

2014

Dataset reference date

date type

creation

effective date

2000

Frequency of update

asNeeded

Quality and validity

Lineage

The information for this layer of the GeoIndex is taken from the BGS waste sites database. The database was created using information from a survey by BGS, carried out on behalf of the DoE in 1973.

Conformity

Conformity report

specification

title

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2011

degree

false

explanation

See the referenced specification

Conformity report

specification

title

reference date

date type

publication

effective date

2010-12-08

degree

false

explanation

See http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:323:0011:0102:EN:PDF

Data format

name of format

Geographic Information System

version of format

Not Entered

Constraints related to access and use

Constraint set

Use constraints

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.

Limitations on public access

otherRestrictions

Responsible organisations

Responsible party

organisation name

British Geological Survey

full postal address

Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth

NOTTINGHAM

NG12 5GG

United Kingdom

telephone number

+44 115 936 3143

facsimile number

+44 115 936 3276

email address

enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

responsible party role

distributor

Responsible party

organisation name

British Geological Survey

full postal address

Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth

NOTTINGHAM

NG12 5GG

United Kingdom

telephone number

+44 115 936 3100 Ex:3106

email address

enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

responsible party role

originator

Responsible party

organisation name

British Geological Survey

full postal address

Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth

NOTTINGHAM

NG12 5GG

United Kingdom

telephone number

+44 115 936 3100 Ex:4193

email address

enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

responsible party role

custodian

Metadata on metadata

Metadata point of contact

contact position

NERC-BGS Records Manager

organisation name

British Geological Survey

full postal address

Environmental Science Centre,Keyworth

NOTTINGHAM

NG12 5GG

United Kingdom

telephone number

+44 115 936 3100 Ex:3106

email address

rcb@bgs.ac.uk

responsible party role

pointOfContact

Metadata date

2020-10-05T10:07:57

Metadata language