A spatial index of the British Geological Survey's collection of onshore borehole materials in the UK and the Isle of Man. The web service provides the borehole name, unique reference code (BGS_ID), and material type for drillcore, cuttings, and other specimens. Details for the collection are held in the Borehole Materials Database.
Use Cases
- Map the spatial distribution of borehole samples based on the provided spatial index.
- Identify boreholes containing specific material types like drillcore or cuttings.
- Locate physical samples for laboratory analysis using the unique BGS_ID reference.
- Assess the availability of subsurface materials from different drilling bodies (BGS, commercial, public).
Strengths
- Includes a unique reference code (BGS_ID) for each borehole, enabling precise identification.
- Covers multiple material types per borehole where available.
- Spatial index allows for geographic discovery and mapping of sample locations.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Data compiled from BGS drilling and contributions from commercial or public bodies.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-09 08:30:51.769761; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- United Kingdom and the Isle of Man (onshore)