BGS LithoFrame 3D geological models
BGS LithoFrame models provide 3D geological characterisation for parts of the onshore and offshore UK at a range of scales. They present framework geological interpretation consistent with the stratigraphic framing schemes and scales used in BGS geological maps. Models have been constructed under a range of project activities and include local-scale superficial and bedrock models covering sites and focused study areas, medium-scale superficial and bedrock models covering many urban areas, transport corridors and smaller catchments, and regional-scale bedrock models covering large catchments, district areas, and geological basins. The 3D geological models have been constructed in a period between 2003 and 2018 and is managed by the 3D GeoModel project (National and International Geoscience).
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BGS Datasets - BGS LithoFrame
- BGS LithoFrame models provide 3D geological characterisation for parts of the onshore and offshore UK at a range of scales.
:
http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/dataHolding/13608242
English
Geoscientific information
GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0:
BGS Thesaurus of Geosciences:
Surficial geology
EGDI
data.gov.uk (non-INSPIRE)
Geological structures
Cross sections
Bed rock
Three dimensional models
Free:
NERC_DDC
-8.6500,
49.7700,
1.7800,
60.8600
GBN, GREAT BRITAIN [id=139600]
creation: 2003
> 2003
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?
min: -5.0000
max: 0.0000
CRS: ()
British Geological Survey
Enquiries
Environmental Science Centre, Nicker Hill, Keyworth,
NOTTINGHAM,
NG12 5GG,
United Kingdom
tel: 0115 936 3143
email:
[email protected]
Role: distributor
British Geological Survey
Enquiries
Environmental Science Centre, Nicker Hill, Keyworth,
NOTTINGHAM,
NG12 5GG,
United Kingdom
tel: 0115 936 3143
email:
[email protected]
Role: point of contact
Data Quality
The models were constructed using GSI3D, Groundhog Desktop and SKUA-GOCAD (or a mixture of these software packages). Data were harvested from BGS borehole databases (Borehole Geology and Stratigraphic Surfaces Database). Other data include 1:10 000 and 1:50 000 geological maps (as baselines and polygons), OS topographic maps, data from literature (e.g. contour plots) and map sheets (e.g. cross-sections). Each model is accompanied by a metadata report describing the input data, model specifications, geological characterisation and limitations. Each model (including the input data) undergoes a quality assurance check (Gow, H.; Monaghan, A.; Thorpe, S.; Terrington, R.. 2013 Model approval data management : NGM. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 10pp. (OR/13/035)).
Equivalent Scale:
1:
10000
, 1:
50000
, 1:
250000
INSPIRE Implementing rules laying down technical arrangements for the interoperability and harmonisation of Geology
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Constraints
The copyright of materials derived from the British Geological Survey's work is vested in the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the prior permission of the copyright holder, via the BGS Intellectual Property Rights Manager. Use by customers of information provided by the BGS, is at the customer's own risk. In view of the disparate sources of information at BGS's disposal, including such material donated to BGS, that BGS accepts in good faith as being accurate, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality or accuracy of the information supplied, or to the information's suitability for any use. NERC/BGS accepts no liability whatever in respect of loss, damage, injury or other occurence however caused.
The dataset is made available to external clients under BGS Digital Data Licence terms and conditions. Revert to the IPR Section ([email protected]) if further advice is required with regard to permitted usage.
Metadata about metadata
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British Geological Survey
The Lyell Centre, Research Avenue South,
EDINBURGH,
EH14 4AP,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 131 667 1000
email:
[email protected]
Role: point of contact
2025-12-01