Borehole Records

[outeredge]

Hi All,

If you weren't already aware, the British Geological Survey holds a public database of over a million Borehole records around the UK.

http://www.bgs.ac.uk/data/boreholescans/home.html

On my 5 acres alone there was at least 5 records from the 1990's and 1920's going down to around 30 meters. They show a complete detailed record of the composition of the ground, fascinating stuff.

[smojo]

Wow thanks, really interesting. None in my woods but not far away. Looks like the area is mainly sandy/silty clay over limestone.

[SitkaSpruce]

Thank you
rather fascinating site. top as expected sandy clay/ sandstone.
had previously found records locally on mining history site re bore to find coal. trying to avoid buying site that may be dug up!. they only found a tiny layer.
all very interesting esp the confidential/restricted ones??