Lakes Inventory

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This is the Welsh subset of an inventory of standing waters (freshwater lakes and lochs) derived from Ordnance Survey digital map data at a scale of 1:50 000 . The inventory basic physical data such as location, surface area, perimeter and altitude. Catchment areas were computed for water bodies with a surface area larger than 1 ha from a digital terrain model (DTM) using customised routines in a geographical information system (GIS).

Identification

Dynodydd
Identifier
NRW_DS100107
Teitl Amgen
Alternative Title
  • Lakes in Wales
  • Lle: GB Lakes Inventory (England & Wales)
  • Llynnoedd yng Nghymru
  • Welsh Lakes
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Automated process carried out under contract by Ordnance Survey. Some errors noticed in the product along with some discrepancies when compared to other datasets. e.g estuaries being counted as lakes. This dataset is still available on request however it is no longer published as there are improved alternatives available.
Additional Information

https://eip.ceh.ac.uk/apps/lakes/about.html

Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2006-03-24
Perchennog
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  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

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

    Specification

    ArcGIS shapefiles

 

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
Degree
false
Lineage

Automated process carried out under contract by Ordnance Survey. Some errors noticed in the product along with some discrepancies when compared to other datasets. e.g estuaries being counted as lakes. This dataset is still available on request however it is no longer published as there are improved alternatives available.
 

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
  • geographical information systems (GIS)
  • Lakes (Limnology)
  • conservation (see also conservation of specific subjects)
  • designation (designated sites)
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2023-12-31
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Allweddair
Keywords

Integrated Public Sector Vocabulary
  • geology
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Adolygu)
Date (Revision)
2013-04-03
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.subjects

Allweddair
Keywords

NRW SMNR Vocabulary
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
  • Hydrological Processes (SMNR)
  • Ecosystem (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Water Resources (SMNR)
  • Water Quality (SMNR)
  • Freshwater and Wetlands (SMNR)
  • Natural Resources (incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Adolygu)
Date (Revision)
2023-12-27
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Gwybodaeth Cynnwys
Content Information

Proffil CNC
NRW Profile

Elfennau CNC
Custom Elements

 

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 to 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 All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and copyright of the owners. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints
Open Government Licence (OGL)
 

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence (OGL)
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

Dynodydd Ffeil
File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313030313037 XML
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Math o adnodd
Resource type
Dataset
Dataset
Dyddiad Metadata
Metadata Date
2024-05-31T09:26:47.178Z
Enw Safonol Metadata
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Fersiwn Metadata
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

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

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