General information

BGS is a recognised place of deposit under the Public Records Act 1958.

• Legislative Framework including the Geological Survey Act, the Public Records Act and the Data Protection Act.
• National Geosciences Data Centre brochure
• The National Geological Records Centre: a unique and important resource
• Depositing AGS flyer

The BGS welcomes your donations from anywhere in Great Britain. The NGDC can receive information in various formats, including analogue, digital and material collections. For further information, download a Guide to the Collection of Geoscientific Records.

Discover the benefits! — view our flyer which lists some of the benefits of depositing data with the National Geological Records Centre.

Search online for BGS data collection using the GeoIndex, or for further information download our GeoIndex booklet.

Intention to drill information

• Notify BGS — A form for completion by all those drilling boreholes covered by statute or for those wishing to donate information on a voluntary basis.
• Mining Act — A guide to the Mining Industry Act of 1926, which covers all boreholes drilled for minerals reaching a depth of more than 30 metres.
• Water Act — A guide to the Water Resources Act 1991, which covers all drilling related to water over 15 metres.

Confidentiality

• Download a form to request your data to be held confidentially.

• Collections
• Enquiries
• NHDA site