British Geological Survey Archive Index of External Reports and Plans

Established in 1998, this index catalogs geological archives received from external organizations. The collection includes reports, notebooks, interpretations, and plans covering various types and ages of information, primarily from Great Britain with some overseas project data.

Use Cases

• Identify and retrieve specific geological reports or notebooks from the external archive for historical research.
• Analyze the distribution of archive materials by type (e.g., reports, plans) and geographic origin (Great Britain vs. overseas).
• Link external borehole, mine shaft, or hydrocarbon-related data to other British Geological Survey collections for integrated study.

Strengths

• Managed by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
• Index established in 1998, providing a long-standing reference framework.
• Covers a wide variety of geological data types including reports, plans, and notebooks.

Limitations

• The index structure, column names, and total record count are unknown.
• Sample data is unavailable, preventing assessment of data granularity and completeness.
• Geographic coverage is primarily Great Britain, with limited overseas project data.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Index of archive materials received from external organizations.

Time Range

Index established in 1998; archives cover various ages of information.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Primarily Great Britain, with some data related to BGS projects overseas.