BGS Geology - 10k (DiGMapGB-10) Artificial: UK Human-Modified Ground Polygons
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Description
Polygon vector data identifying areas of artificial or man-made ground across Great Britain, where the surface has been significantly modified by human activity. The data is produced by the British Geological Survey at a 1:10,000 scale, with version 2 covering approximately 30% of England, Scotland, and Wales. It includes classifications such as infilled ground, landscaped ground, made ground, reclaimed ground, worked ground, and disturbed ground.
Use Cases
Identify potential contamination or instability risks based on the classification of infilled ground and landfill sites.
Plan construction or infrastructure projects by analyzing the distribution of made ground features like embankments and spoil heaps.
Assess land reclamation and coastal development impacts based on the mapping of reclaimed ground areas.
Model hydrological or ecological changes in areas with worked ground, such as former quarries and cuttings.
Strengths
Data is provided at a detailed 1:10,000 scale.
Includes a specific classification of six distinct types of artificial ground.
Produced by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
Current development focus includes large urban areas and transport corridors.
Limitations
Onshore coverage is partial, with only about 30% of Great Britain available in this release.
The data is a snapshot in time and may become dated rapidly due to land use change.
Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
Source
British Geological Survey (BGS)
Collection Method
Likely derived from geological survey mapping and remote sensing.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-05-28 14:04:51.168486; freshness should be verified
Geography
Partial coverage of England, Scotland, and Wales (approximately 30%).
Data is available under a BGS data licence; terms must be reviewed prior to use.