Map based index (GeoIndex) waste sites

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.
 
Citation proposal
British Geological Survey. Map based index (GeoIndex) waste sites. https://services.mspdata.eu:/geonetwork/srv/api/records/9df8df53-2a98-37a8-e044-0003ba9b0d98

Simple

Date ( Creation )
2000
Identifier
http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13605470

  Distributor

  +44 115 936 3276 

  Originator

  Custodian

Maintenance and update frequency
asNeeded As needed
GEMET - INSPIRE themes
  • Geology
BGS Thesaurus of Geosciences
  • Land filling , Pollution , Surface waters , Ground water , Waste disposal , Aquifers
Keywords
  • NERC_DDC
Use limitation
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.
Access constraints
otherRestrictions Other restrictions
Other constraints
otherRestrictions
Denominator
2000000
Metadata language
English English
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
Geographic identifier
EAW

 

Date ( Revision )
2009

Geographic identifier
ENGLAND & WALES [id=149000]

 

Date ( Creation )
1979

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S
E
W


Supplemental Information
Data is visible at all map scales.
Reference system identifier
OGP / urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::27700

 

Date ( Revision )
2005

Distribution format
  • Geographic Information System (Not Entered )

  Distributor

  +44 115 936 3276 
OnLine resource
Waste sites  
OnLine resource
Local government map theme  

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.

OnLine resource
Local government map theme  

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

Hierarchy level
dataset Dataset
Other
dataset

Conformance result

Date ( Publication )
2011
Explanation
See the referenced specification
Pass
false

Conformance result

Date ( Publication )
2010-12-08
Explanation
See http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:323:0011:0102:EN:PDF
Pass
false
Statement
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.

Metadata

File identifier
9df8df53-2a98-37a8-e044-0003ba9b0d98   XML
Metadata language
English English
Hierarchy level
dataset Dataset
Date stamp
2017-01-17
Metadata standard name
NERC profile of ISO19115:2003
Metadata standard version
1.0

  Point of contact

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

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