MINESCAN
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This is a spatial dataset containing point data of mine sites (metaliferous non-metaliferous) in Wales. Data taken from minescan spreadsheet data. The purpose of this data capture was to form a spatial framework for MINESCAN sites.


In 1996 the Minescan project ran for four years. This was commissioned by the former Countryside Council for Wales and John S. Mason undertook the project as a consultant to the National Museum and Galleries of Wales (NMGW).


The project involved field assessments of the conservation value of over 1000 old mines and other mineralogical sites throughout Wales, and the data obtained permitted an objective ranking of the sites relative to one another. As a primary result, a comprehensive network of SSSI and RIGS sites was identified, representing all aspects of mineralisation and metallogenesis in Wales. These sites have a real chance of survival as future scientific resources.

Identification

Dynodydd
Identifier
NRW_DS99411
Teitl Amgen
Alternative Title
  • MINESCAN.LYR
  • minescan
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

MINESCAN Survey by National Museum of Wales for joint CCW/NMGW project. The MINESCAN project ran in the late 1990s and looked at all mine sites across Wales with the aim of evaluating their geoconservation importance. This included a desk study capturing the location of all mine sites which were recorded in a spreadsheet and at some stage a GIS point layer was created. The sites deemed of conservation importance were listed as SSSI or RIGS value and were progressed in the next part of the project.


Information warning: We are unable to audit the complete dataset to correct any errors. The sites that are showing as located in England and off the Welsh coast are incorrect and should be discounted. Errors in the grid references may have happened at numerous stages and there may not have been accurate grid references for some sites referred to in the literature.
Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2025-06-18
Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Creu)
Dataset Reference Date (Creation)
2022-06-22
Perchennog
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 

Extent

Extent

Hyd
Geographic Extent
Wales (WLS)
N
W
E
S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 
 

Distribution

Dosbarthiad
Distribution

Fformat - Math a Disgrifiad
Format Type and Description
  • Geographic Information System ( Unknown )

    Specification

    Arc GIS format

Lleolwr Adnoddau
Resource Locator
View and Download Service ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )
Lleolwr Adnoddau
Resource Locator
WMS ( OGC:WMS )
 

Quality

Ansawdd Data
Data quality

Cwmpas Ansawdd
Quality Scope
Dataset
Dataset
Cydymffurfiad
Conformity
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
Explanation

This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation.
Degree
false
Lineage

MINESCAN Survey by National Museum of Wales for joint CCW/NMGW project. The MINESCAN project ran in the late 1990s and looked at all mine sites across Wales with the aim of evaluating their geoconservation importance. This included a desk study capturing the location of all mine sites which were recorded in a spreadsheet and at some stage a GIS point layer was created. The sites deemed of conservation importance were listed as SSSI or RIGS value and were progressed in the next part of the project.


Information warning: We are unable to audit the complete dataset to correct any errors. The sites that are showing as located in England and off the Welsh coast are incorrect and should be discounted. Errors in the grid references may have happened at numerous stages and there may not have been accurate grid references for some sites referred to in the literature.
 

Keywords

Allweddair
Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Allweddair
Keywords

NRW Thesaurus
  • mines (mining)
  • geographical information systems (GIS)
  • geological sites
  • Minescan
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2025-01-08
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Gwybodaeth Cynnwys
Content Information

Proffil CNC
NRW Profile

Elfennau CNC
Custom Elements

NRW Related Title

Welsh metallophyte and metallogenic evaluation project : results of a minesite survey of Clwyd, North East Wales
NRW Related Title

Welsh metallophyte and metallogenic evaluation project : results of a minesite survey of Glamorgan and Gwent
NRW Related Title

Welsh metallophyte and metallogenic evaluation project : results of a minesite survey of Dyfed and Powys
NRW Related Title

Welsh metallophyte and metallogenic evaluation project : results of a minesite survey of Gwynedd
 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Math o Gyfyngiad
Restriction type
Other restrictions
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

There are no access restrictions on this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
 

Use Constraints

Cyfyngiadau Defnyddio
Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW. Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Contains Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales information © Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales and Database Right. All rights reserved.
 

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

Dynodydd Ffeil
File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3939343131 XML
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Math o adnodd
Resource type
Dataset
Dataset
Dyddiad Metadata
Metadata Date
2025-12-23T10:02:55.506Z
Enw Safonol Metadata
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Fersiwn Metadata
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

Pwynt Cyswllt
pointOfContact
  GIS and Spatial Data Team -
Natural Resources Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
 
 

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