A spatial dataset delineating first-order coastal cell boundaries for the entire Northern Ireland coastline. The dataset was created by Ulster University for DAERA using historical Ordnance Survey maps, aerial photographs, and expert geomorphological knowledge. It divides the coastline into 7 cells based on littoral drift divides and sediment sinks.
Use Cases
- Model sediment transport pathways based on identified coastal cell boundaries.
- Identify zones of potential coastal impact on adjacent areas based on the cell delineation.
- Support coastal management planning using the spatial tool derived from historical shoreline analysis.
Strengths
- Delineates the entire Northern Ireland coastline into 7 first-order coastal cells.
- Boundaries were identified using historical maps, aerial photographs, and expert knowledge.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- OpenDataNI
- Collection Method
- Commissioned analysis using historical Ordnance Survey maps, aerial photographs, and expert coastal geomorphological knowledge.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-03-18 11:22:52.764419; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Northern Ireland coastline