OS OpenMap – Local Technical Specification
This technical specification provides detailed technical information about OS OpenMap – Local. It is targeted at technical users and software developers.
OS OpenMap – Local (OML) is the most detailed ‘street level’ open mapping product available and is designed to provide contextual mapping for your applications or web pages. It offers customers and OS Partners a clear contextual view of the world, whilst also enabling the undertaking of analytical activities.
OS OML data is available as either pre-styled static images (raster) or interactive vectorised features in a selection of pre-defined or customisable styles.
The vectorised format of the product consists of multiple layers of feature information which can be individually interrogated, displayed and styled to suit your needs. Stylesheets are available for this product in GitHub.
The rasterised layers provide pre-defined static contextual mapping that is designed to allow customers to overlay their own data clearly. More information on styling can be found in the Getting Started Guide.
OS OML contains functional sites, greenspace, important buildings and Department for Transport (DfT) numbers in order to facilitate alignment with other OS products. When using OS OML for contextualised mapping, the nominal viewing scale is 1:10 000, with a recommended viewing scale range of 1:3 000 to 1:20 000.
Index
The OS OML technical specification is broken down into the following topics:
Data structure
The data structure applies to the GML, ESRI shapefile and GeoPackage.[KS1]
UML diagram and table conventions
The data structure is described in this section by means of unified modeling language (UML) class diagrams and accompanying tables containing text. The UML diagrams conform to the approach specified in ISO 19103 Conceptual schema.
Colour conventions have been used in the diagrams and tables to distinguish the properties that have been added in this specification. In the UML diagrams, classes in the Ordnance Survey product specification are orange. All code lists are coloured blue. Therefore, the tables which follow in this Technical Specification use orange for a feature type and blue for a code list.
Stereotypes
The following stereotypes are used on UML elements:
FeatureType
Class
A spatial object type [ISO 19136].
CodeList
Class
A controlled set of values for a free text data type that may be extended.
Formats
OS OML is available in the following formats:
• Vector: GML (Geography Markup Language) v.3.2.1 Simple Features and schema, which is zipped as a single file using gzip
• Vector: ESRI shapefile, with each tile dataset zipped using gzip
• Vector: GeoPackage, with a single zipped file for a national set (Great Britain)
• Raster: GeoTIFF, compressed using LZW (Lempel-Ziv-Welch), is a TIFF file which has geographic (or cartographic) data embedded as tags within it. The geographic data can then be used to position the image in the correct location and with precise geometry on the screen of a geographic information display
Feature types
This section describes the three features available in OS OpenMap – Local. The attributes associated with these feature types are listed below along with a brief description of their data properties.
Feature type Attribute information
Name and Definition
The name of the attribute and what it is describing.
Attribute Type
The nature of the attribute, for example, a numeric value or a code list value.
Length
Values are given here to indicate the maximum length that you will find in the data, to aid in developing applications. Length is not constrained in the GML (Geography Markup Language).
Multiplicity
Describes how many times this element is expected to be populated in the data. An attribute may be optional or mandatory, and it may have multiple occurrences. For example:
‘1’ – there must be a value.
‘2’ – there must be two values.
‘n’ – there may be one or more values.
‘0’ – population is optional.
These values may be used in combination.
Association
An association identifies the relationship between features. The relationships are by reference only and the value will be the identifier of the referenced feature.
Building
A built entity that includes a roof. This is a generalised building and could be made up of an amalgamation of other buildings and structures.
Building attributes
The following sub-sections provide details about the attributes included with this feature, their data types in the different output formats, and other important metadata about them
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Polygon representing the generalised building.
Type: GM_Surface
Multiplicity: [1]
ElectricityTransmissionLine
Cables used to supply electricity that are suspended between pylons.
ElectricityTransmissionLine attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Line representing the alignment of the electricity transmission line.
Type: GM_Curve
Multiplicity: [1]
Glasshouse
A building constructed largely of glass for the purposes of commercial horticulture. This is a generalised glasshouse and could be made up of an amalgamation of individual glasshouses. Only glasshouses larger than 5 000m² are included.
Glasshouse attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Polygon representing the generalised glasshouse.
Type: GM_Surface
Multiplicity: [1]
RailwayStation
Point feature representing the buildings and platforms by a railway line where a train may stop to pick-up or drop-off goods or passengers.
RailwayStation attributes
classification
The classification of the RailwayStation. The valid values are defined in the RailwayStationClassification Code List.
Type: RailwayStationClassification
Length: 65
Multiplicity: [1]
distinctiveName
The name of the station, consistent with the names used by National Rail Enquiries. The suffix ‘Station’ is not added to the name.
Type: CharacterString
Length: 150
Multiplicity: [1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Point representing the position of the railway station.
Type: GM_Point
Multiplicity: [1]
RailwayTrack
All railways are represented as lines and are broken where they pass under bridges, buildings or other obstructing detail. Railway sidings and the tracks of travelling structures are not included.
RailwayTrack attributes
classification
The classification of the RailwayTrack. The valid values are defined in the RailwayTrackClassification Code List.
Type: RailwayTrackClassification
Length: 45
Multiplicity: [1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Point representing the position of the railway track.
Type: GM_Curve
Multiplicity: [1]
RailwayTunnel
Railway tunnels are represented as approximate centrelines of the railway that runs through the tunnel.
RailwayTunnel attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Line representing the alignment of the railway tunnel.
Type: GM_Curve
Multiplicity: [1]
Road
A road is defined as a metalled way for vehicles. A vehicle is defined as one with wheels on both sides of its body. Metalling is defined as any artificial (man-made) surface including areas of asphalt, concrete and gravel. Roads that form part of the public network and driveways to private properties that are over 100m in length are captured. Dual carriageways are represented by centrelines when the two carriageways are closer than 32.5m, roundabouts are represented by points when smaller than 450m², dead ends are removed when shorter than 36m, and roads are simplified with a 4m tolerance.
Road attributes
classification
The classification of the Road. The valid values are defined in the RoadClassification Code List
Type: RoadClassificationType
Length: 45
Multiplicity: [1]
distinctiveName
The name of the road. When a road is dual named, the Welsh or Gaelic name is presented first, followed by a space, a forward slash, a space and then the English name.
Type: CharacterString
Length: 100
Multiplicity: [0..1]
drawLevel
The drawLevel value of the Road, used for cartographic styling. The valid values are defined in the DrawLevelValue Code List.
Type: DrawLevelValue
Length: 1
Multiplicity: [1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Line representing the alignment of the road.
Type: GM_Curve
Multiplicity: [1]
override
The override value of the Road used for cartographic styling. The valid values are defined in the OverrideValue Code List.
Type: OverrideValue
Length: 1
Multiplicity: [1]
roadNumber
For Roads with RoadClassification of Motorway, Primary Road, A Road and B Road, this is the number of the road defined by the Department for Transport.
Type: CharacterString
Length: 10
Multiplicity: [0..1]
RoadTunnel
Roundabout
Roundabouts smaller than 450m² are represented as point features, and the roads are extended to meet at the centre point. Mini roundabouts are not included.
Roundabout attributes
classification
The classification of the Roundabout. The valid values are defined in the RoundaboutClassification Code List.
Type: RoundaboutClassificationType
Length: 45
Multiplicity: [1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Point representing the alignment of the roundabout.
Type: GM_Point
Multiplicity: [1]
MotorwayJunction
Point feature representing the approximate location of numbered junction on a Motorway.
MotorwayJunction attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Point feature representing the approximate location of numbered junction on a Motorway.
Type: GM_Point
Multiplicity: [1]
junctionNumber
The motorway junction number assigned by the Department for Transport.
Type: CharacterString
Length: 10
Multiplicity: [1]
CarChargingPoint
An electric vehicle charging station, also called EV charging station, electric recharging point, charging point, charge point and EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment), is an element in an infrastructure that supplies electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles, such as plug-in electric vehicles, including electric cars, neighbourhood electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
CarChargingPoint attributes
chargeMethod
Determines the type of current used in charging.
Type: ChargeMethod
Length: 15
Multiplicity: [1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
The location of the car charging facility is represented as a point feature.
Type: GM_Point
Multiplicity: [1]
ratedVoltage
The voltage available at the car charging point. Higher voltage levels charge batteries more rapidly.
Type: RatedVoltage
Length: 3
Multiplicity: [1]
type
The type of connector. This is determined by whether an EV is charged using AC or DC, the charging speed (kW power) and the safety protocol employed. Having different countries of origin, the make and model will also determine what connector are used.
Type: CarChargingType
Length: 27
Multiplicity: [1]
Foreshore
The part of the shore or beach which lies between the Low Water Mark and High Water Mark defined by the TidalBoundary. The same condition may exist in non-contiguous offshore areas.
Foreshore attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Polygon representing the area of foreshore.
Type: GM_Surface
Multiplicity: [1]
SurfaceWater_Area
An inland waterway body sufficiently wide enough to capture as an area feature. Small lakes and small islands in waterbodies are not included.
SurfaceWater_Area attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Polygon representing the area of surface water.
Type: GM_Surface
Multiplicity: [1]
SurfaceWater_Line
An inland waterway body not sufficiently wide enough to capture as an area feature.
SurfaceWater_Line attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Line representing the alignment of the surface water.
Type: GM_Curve
Multiplicity: [1]
TidalBoundary
In England and Wales, these tide lines will be the levels of mean tides, i.e. of a tide between a spring and neap tide. In Scotland, the tide lines are those of mean spring tides. In places where there is no Foreshore (e.g. vertical cliffs), the TidalBoundary is classified as the 'High Water Mark'.
TidalBoundary attributes
classification
The classification of the TidalBoundary. The valid values are defined in the TidalBoundaryClassification Code List.
Type: TidalBoundaryClassification
Length: 45
Multiplicity: [1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Line representing the alignment of the tidal boundary.
Type: GM_Curve
Multiplicity: [1]
TidalWater
Polygons defining the extents of tidal water, up to the High Water Mark defined by the TidalBoundaries and the Normal Tidal Limit of rivers. Tidal water is not included under bridges.
TidalWater attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Line representing the alignment of the tidal water.
Type: GM_Curve
Multiplicity: [1]
Woodland
Areas of trees (coniferous, non-coniferous and mixed) are represented as polygons. Small areas of woodland are omitted and small clearings in woodland are filled.
Woodland attributes
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Polygon representing the area of woodland.
Type: GM_surface
Multiplicity: [1]
FunctionalSite
A polygon feature that represents the area or extent of certain types of function or activity with appropriate attribution.
FunctionalSite attributes
classification
A description of the actual function of a site (that is, airfield, junior school, hospital and so on.) The valid values are defined in the SiteClassification Code List. For sites with multiple functions, the values will be provided together and separated by a ‘,’.
Type: SiteClassification
Length: 90
Multiplicity: [1]
distinctiveName
The name of the site (for example, ‘Brighton College’). Note this may be null if the captured value is a house number.
Type: CharacterString
Length: 120
Multiplicity: [0..1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Polygon representing the extent of the functional site.
Type: GM_MultiSurface
Multiplicity: [1]
siteTheme
A description of the theme that a particular site falls under (that is, air transport, education, medical care and so on.). The valid values are defined in the SiteThemeType Code List.
Type: SiteTheme
Length: 21
Multiplicity: [1]
ImportantBuilding
A generalised building that belongs to a FunctionalSite.
FunctionalSite attributes
BuildingTheme
A description of the theme that a particular site falls under (that is, air transport, education, medical care and so on.). The valid values are defined in the SiteThemeType Code List.
Type: BuildingTheme
Length: 27
Multiplicity: [1]
classification
A description of the actual function of a site (that is, airfield, junior school, hospital and so on.) The valid values are defined in the SiteClassification code list. For sites with multiple functions, the values will be provided together and separated by a ‘,’.
Type: SiteClassification
Length: 90
Multiplicity: [1]
distinctiveName
The name of the site (for example, ‘Brighton College’). Note this may be null if the captured value is a house number.
Type: CharacterString
Length: 120
Multiplicity: [0..1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Polygon representing the generalised important building.
Type: GM_Surface
Multiplicity: [1]
siteTheme
A description of the theme that a particular site falls under (that is, air transport, education, medical care and so on.). The valid values are defined in the SiteThemeType Code List.
Type: SiteTheme
Length: 21
Multiplicity: [1]
NamedPlace
A representative point feature giving the general location of a settlement name or geographic place name, for the purposes of text placement.
NamedPlace attributes
classification
The classification of the NamedPlace. The valid values are defined in the NamedPlaceClassification Code List.
Type: NamedPlaceClassification
Length: 40
multiplicity: [1]
distinctivename
The settlement name or geographic place name. When a place is dual named, the Welsh or Gaelic name is presented first, followed by a space, a forward slash, a space and then the English name.
Type: CharacterString
Length: 100
Multiplicity: [1]
featureCode
A unique feature code to facilitate styling.
Type: Integer
Multiplicity: [1]
fontHeight
A suggested text size to use for placing the distinctiveName as cartographic text. For most names, the text size is proportional to the size of the area to which the name applies. For valleys, the text size is based on the valley length, and for hills/mountains, the text size is based on the height of the summit. The valid values are defined in the FontHeightClassification Code List.
Type: FontHeightClassification
Length: 11
Multiplicity: [1]
geometry
Point representing the cartographic position of the named place.
Type: GM_Point
Multiplicity: [1]
textOrientation
Suggested text orientation (in degrees) to use for cartographic text placement of valley names, names of stretches of water and estuaries.
Type: Measure
Multiplicity: [1]
Code lists
OS OML code lists are available on the following pages.
RailwayStationClassification
Code list: RailwayStationClassification
Light Rapid Transit Station
A station on a railway designed for the transport of passengers within areas that are primarily urban. Characterised by high density of stations, large passenger volumes and relatively short journeys. They have many names in local use such as Tram, Underground, Metro, Tramlink and so on.
Light Rapid Transit Station And London Underground Station
A station that functions both as a Light Rapid Transit Station and a London Underground Station.
Light Rapid Transit Station And Railway Station
A station that functions both as a Light Rapid Transit Station and a Railway Station.
London Underground Station
A sub-type of Light Rapid Transit Station within the London area managed by Transport for London. Stations which are part of the London Underground network are uniquely identified for historic reasons.
Railway Station
A station on the main national passenger rail network. Such lines may also carry freight. Also includes stations on railways that have been maintained or restored by an individual, group or society. They may be open for tourist and / or local use and are often called Heritage Lines.
Railway Station And London Underground Station
A station that functions both as a Railway Station and a London Underground Station. Also includes rare cases where additionally the station functions as a Light Rapid Transport Station.
RailwayTrackClassification
Code list: RailwayTrackClassification
Multi Track
A representation of two or three parallel or near-parallel pairs of rails up to a specified distance apart.
Narrow Gauge
A representation of a pair of rails that are more than 0.508m and less than 1.435m apart. Also includes monorails.
Single Track
A representation of a pair of rails that are not parallel or near-parallel to another pair of rails within a specified distance.
DrawLevelValue
Code list: DrawLevelValue
0
The default draw level. Roads with draw level 0 are to be displayed first, with draw levels 1 and 2 overlaid on top.
1
Used for road bridges and overpasses. Roads with draw level 1 are to be overlaid on top of draw level 0 roads.
2
Used in very rare cases when there are several coincident levels of road bridge or overpass. Roads with draw level 2 are to be overlaid on top of draw levels 0 and 1.
OverrideValue
Code list: OverrideValue
F
The default value; has no impact on the styling of roads.
T
Used when a higher classification road (for example, a slip road) terminates at a T-junction with a lower classification road. This scenario can result in the colour of the higher classification road bleeding into the lower classification road. This attribute is used to override the standard road hierarchy, allowing the higher classification road to be pushed down the drawing order.
RoadClassification
Code list: RoadClassification
A Road
A public road, classified as an A road by the Department for Transport, connecting areas of regional importance, always numbered, sometimes named, often with addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented separately when they are more than 32.5m apart.
A Road, Collapsed Dual Carriageway
A public road, classified as an A road by the Department for Transport, connecting areas of regional importance, always numbered, sometimes named, often with addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented by a single line when they are closer than 32.5m apart.
B Road
A public road, classified as a B road by the Department for Transport, connecting places of local significance, always numbered, sometimes named, often with addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented separately when they are more than 32.5m apart.
B Road, Collapsed Dual Carriageway
A public road, classified as a B road by the Department for Transport, connecting places of local significance, always numbered, sometimes named, often with addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented by a single line when they are closer than 32.5m apart.
Guided Busway Carriageway
A specially constructed or modified route for passenger road vehicles that have been built or adapted to be steered by external means. Typically, along guided busways, a raised kerb acts upon small wheels protruding from the sides of the modified vehicle.
This classification is only for the specific cases where buses run along specifically designed tracks or channels that remove the need for steering.
Local Access Road
A privately maintained road or a road within a property boundary where access by the public is considered usual for at least some part of the day. For example, a road within a Hospital, Sports Center or School. These roads are sometimes named and sometimes have addresses.
Local Road
A public road that provides access to land and / or houses, usually named with addresses. Generally, not intended for through traffic. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented separately when they are more than 32.5m apart and a single line when they are closer than 32.5m apart.
Minor Road
A public road without a Department for Transport classification of motorway, A road or B road that connects the roads defined below to B and higher classification roads. In urban areas usually named, often with addresses. In rural areas sometimes named and sometimes with addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented separately when they are more than 32.5m apart.
Minor Road, Collapsed Dual Carriageway
A public road without a Department for Transport classification of motorway, A or B that connects the roads defined below to B and higher classification roads. In urban areas usually named, often with addresses. In rural areas sometimes named and sometimes with addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented by a single line when they are closer than 32.5m apart.
Motorway
A multi-carriageway public road connecting important cities, always numbered with no addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented separately when they are more than 32.5m apart.
Motorway, Collapsed Dual Carriageway
A multi-carriageway public road connecting important cities, always numbered with no addresses. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented by a single line when they are closer than 32.5m apart.
Primary Road
A public road, classified as an A road or B road, that has been additionally classified as a primary route by the Department for Transport, to supplement the motorway network connecting important cities. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented separately when they are more than 32.5m apart.
Primary Road, Collapsed Dual Carriageway
A public road, classified as an A road or B road, that has been additionally classified as a primary route by the Department for Transport, to supplement the motorway network connecting important cities. For dual carriageways, the carriageways in both travel directions are represented by a single line when they are closer than 32.5m apart.
Restricted Local Access Road
A road that provides access to land and / or properties that is not maintained at the public expense by a highway authority, and where access is restricted. They are not intended for through traffic and would normally only be used at the start or end of a journey.
Shared Use Carriageway
Roads that have been altered for use principally by pedestrians but may provide some access for certain types of vehicle.
RoundaboutClassification
Code list: RoundaboutClassification
Value
Description
A Road
A roundabout smaller than 450m2, where the highest classification through road is an A Road, as defined by RoadClassification.
B Road
A roundabout smaller than 450m2, where the highest classification through road is a B Road, as defined by RoadClassification.
Local Access Road
A roundabout smaller than 450m2, where the highest classification through road is a Local Access Road, as defined by RoadClassification.[KS1]
Local Road
A roundabout smaller than 450m2, where the highest classification through road is a Local Road, as defined by RoadClassification.[KS2]
Minor Road
A roundabout smaller than 450m2, where the highest classification through road is a Minor Road, as defined by RoadClassification.
Primary Road
A roundabout smaller than 450m2, where the highest classification through road is a Primary Road, as defined by RoadClassification.
Restricted Local Access Road
A roundabout smaller than 450m2, where the highest classification through road is a Restricted Local Access Road, as defined by RoadClassification.
CarChargingType
Code List: CarChargingType
The type of connector. This is determined by whether an EV is charged using AC or DC, the charging speed (kW power) and the safety protocol employed. Having different countries of origin, the make and model will also determine which connector are used.
3-pin Type G (BS 1363)
EV cable with an infrastructure end plug that is commonly used in the UK household (i.e. a 3-pin BS1363 plug).
JEVS G105 (CHAdeMO) DC
A CHAdeMO quick-charger delivers 50 kW of high voltage direct current via a special safety approved connector with specification that can go up to 100kW.
Type 1 SAEJ1772 (IEC 62196)
The SAE J1772-2009 connector, is commonly found on EV charging equipment in North America.
Type 2 Combo (IEC 62196) DC
The Combined Charging System is a quick charging method, delivering high-voltage direct current via a special electrical connector derived from the SAE J1772 (IEC Type 1) or IEC Type 2 connector. The plug is a combination of an AC connector with a DC option.
Type 2 Mennekes (IEC 62196)
The IEC 62196 Type 2 connector is used for charging electric cars within Europe. Electric power is provided as single-phase or three- phase alternating current (AC), or direct current (DC).
Type 3 Scame (IEC 62196)
Type 3 sockets and socket-outlets have shutters. These shutters are mandatory in the UK to prevent children (and adults) from contacting live parts.
Type 2 Tesla (IEC 62196) DC
A modified form of the IEC 62196 Type 2 connector for European Tesla cars and the European Tesla Supercharger network.
Commando 2P+E (IEC 60309)
A 3-pin connector made by MK Electric that conforms to the IEC 60309 standard for plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes.
Commando 3P+N+E (IEC 60309)
A 5-pin connector made by MK Electric that conforms to the IEC 60309 standard for plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes.
RatedVoltage
ChargeMethod
Determines the type of current used in charging.
Code list: ChargeMethod
DC
The electrical current direction is constant and does not change.
Single Phase AC
The distribution of alternating current uses a system in which all of the voltages of the supply vary in unison.
Three Phase AC
Three-phase electrical power systems have at least three conductors carrying alternating current voltages that are offset in time by one-third of the period.
TidalBoundaryClassification
Code List: TidalBoundaryClassification
High Water Mark
In England and Wales, this is the mean level of all the high tides; in Scotland this is the mean level of the spring high tides. In places where there is no Foreshore (e.g. vertical cliffs), the TidalBoundary is classified as the High Water Mark.
Low Water Mark
In England and Wales, this is the mean level of all the low tides; in Scotland, this is the mean level of the spring low tides. When there is Foreshore, this defines the lower limit of the Foreshore.
BuildingTheme
Code List: BuildingTheme
Air Transport
This theme includes all sites associated with movement of passengers and goods by air, or where aircraft take off and land.
Attraction And Leisure
A feature that provides non-sporting leisure activities for the public. Includes tourist attractions.
Cultural Facility
A feature that is deemed to be of particular interest to society.
Education
This theme includes a very broad group of sites with a common high level primary function of providing education (either state funded or by fees).
Emergency Service
Emergency services are organizations which ensure public safety and health by addressing different emergencies.
Medical Care
This theme includes sites which focus on the provision of secondary medical care services.
Religious Buildings
A place where members of a religious group congregate for worship.
Retail
A feature that sells to the general public finished goods.
Road Transport
This theme includes three types of sites: Bus Stations, Coach Stations and Road user services.
Sports Or Exercise Facility
A feature where many different sports can be played.
Water Transport
This theme includes sites involved in the transfer of passengers and or goods onto vessels for transport across water.
Air Transport
This theme includes all sites associated with movement of passengers and goods by air, or where aircraft take off and land.
Education
This theme includes a very broad group of sites with a common high level primary function of providing education (either state funded or by fees).
Medical Care
This theme includes sites which focus on the provision of secondary medical care services.
Road Transport
This theme includes three types of sites: Bus Stations, Coach Stations and Road user services.
Water Transport
his theme includes sites involved in the transfer of passengers and or goods onto vessels for transport across water.
BuildingClassification
Code List: BuildingClassification
Airport
A site where aircraft land and take off and which provide facilities for handling passengers, air freight and servicing aircraft.
Art Gallery
A building where works of art are displayed for public viewing.
Bus Station
A place where buses begin, break or end their journey and at which passengers may embark or disembark.
Bus Station,Coach Station
A site serving as both a Bus Station and a Coach Station.
Coach Station
A place where coaches begin, break or end a journey and at which passengers may embark or disembark. A coach station may consist of buildings or may simply be an area specifically set aside with shelters and signage etc.
Fire Station
A facility which may house fire fighters, and contains the equipment and vehicles.
Further Education
An educational site for academic and vocational qualifications below degree level undertaken after age 16.
Further Education,Higher or University Education
A site providing both Further Education and Higher or University Education.
Further Education,Non Sate Primary Education,Non State Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education, Non State Primary Education, and Non State Secondary Education.
Further Education,Non State Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education, Non State Primary Education, and Secondary Education.
Further Education,Non State Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education and Non State Secondary Education.
Further Education,Primary Education
A site providing Further Education and Primary Education.
Further Education,Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Education.
Further Education,Primary Education,Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Further Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education.
Further Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education and Secondary Education.
Further Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Further Education and Special Needs Education.
Helicopter Station
A facility from where bodies such as the police or ambulance service operate helicopter operations.
Heliport
An airport specifically designed for use by helicopters.
Higher or University Education
A site where students study at National Qualifications Framework level 4 and above.
Hospice
A medical facility to care for patients with terminal conditions.
Hospital
A medical facility that provides second level care.
Hospital, Medical Care Accommodation
A Hospital and Medical Care Accommodation.
Library
A site where books and other material are available for loan or reference.
Medical Care Accommodation
A site that provides both long term medical accommodation and medical care. Please see also Hospice Site for care for the terminally ill.
Museum
A place or building where artifacts of historical or other interests are preserved, studied or displayed to the public.
Non State Primary Education
An educational establishment for children from the ages of seven to eleven that is not funded by the state.
Non State Primary Education,Non State Secondary Education
A site providing Non State Primary Education and Non State Secondary Education.
Non State Primary Education,Non State Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Non State Primary Education, Non State Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education.
Non State Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Non State Primary Education and Secondary Education.
Non State Secondary Education
An educational establishment for children of eleven years and over, that is not funded by the state.
Non State Secondary Education,Primary Education
A site providing Non State Secondary Education and Primary Education.
Non State Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Non State Secondary Education and Special Needs Education.
Passenger Ferry Terminal
A site facilitating the embarkation and disembarkation of pedestrian ferry passengers.
Passenger Ferry Terminal,Vehicular Ferry Terminal
A combined Passenger Ferry Terminal and Vehicular Ferry Terminal.
Place Of Worship
An establishment where people can worship according to their particular faith.
Police Station
The local office of a police force in a particular area.
Port Consisting of Docks and Nautical Berthing
A complex with extensive infrastructure where a ships cargo is loaded and unloaded or vessels berthed.
Post Office
A building which provides access to Royal Mail postal services, either as a dedicated site or as part of another retail outlet.
Primary Education
An educational establishment for children from the ages of seven to eleven that is funded principally by the state.
Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Primary Education and Secondary Education.
Primary Education,Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education.
Primary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Primary Education and Special Needs Education.
Road User Services
An area for supply of fuel, refreshments and so on near a road.
Secondary Education
An educational establishment for children over 11 years old.
Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Secondary Education and Special Needs Education.
Special Needs Education
A specialist school for the teaching of those with disabilities.
Sport And Leisure Centre
A staffed recreational establishment that is publicly available (but which may require membership) and mainly, but not exclusively sports based (both indoors and/or outdoors). This site may include swimming pools and gymnasiums, facilities for exercise classes, bars and health spars.
Tourist Information
A place that supplies the public with a range of tourist information about a general area.
Vehicular Ferry Terminal
A site facilitating the embarkation and disembarkation of ferry passengers and their vehicles.
SiteClassification
Code List: SiteClassification
Airfield
An area of ground where aircraft take off and land. It may have some permanent buildings, but it is smaller than an airport and may be for private use only.
Airport
A site where aircraft land and take off and which provide facilities for handling passengers, air freight and servicing aircraft.
Bus Station
A place where buses begin, break or end their journey and at which passengers may embark or disembark.
Bus Station,Coach Station
A site serving as both a Bus Station and a Coach Station.
Coach Station
A place where coaches begin, break or end a journey and at which passengers may embark or disembark. A coach station may consist of buildings or may simply be an area specifically set aside with shelters and signage etc.
Further Education
An educational site for academic and vocational qualifications below degree level undertaken after age 16.
Further Education,Higher or University Education
A site providing both Further Education and Higher or University Education.
Further Education,Non State Primary Education,Non State Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education, Non State Primary Education, and Non State Secondary Education.
Further Education,Non State Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education, Non State Primary Education, and Secondary Education.
Further Education,Non State Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education and Non State Secondary Education.
Further Education,Primary Education
A site providing Further Education and Primary Education.
Further Education,Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Education.
Further Education,Primary Education,Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Further Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education.
Further Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Further Education and Secondary Education.
Further Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Further Education and Special Needs Education.
Helicopter Station
A facility from where bodies such as the police or ambulance service operate helicopter operations.
Heliport
An airport specifically designed for use by helicopters.
Higher or University Education
A site where students study at National Qualifications Framework level 4 and above.
Hospice
A medical facility to care for patients with terminal conditions.
Hospital
A medical facility that provides second level care.
Hospital,Medical Care Accommodation
A Hospital and Medical Care Accommodation.
Medical Care Accommodation
A site that provides both long term medical accommodation and medical care. Please see also Hospice Site for care for the terminally ill.
Non State Primary Education
An educational establishment for children from the ages of seven to eleven that is not funded by the state.
Non State Primary Education,Non State Secondary Education
A site providing Non State Primary Education and Non State Secondary Education.
Non State Primary Education,Non State Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Non State Primary Education, Non State Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education.
Non State Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Non State Primary Education and Secondary Education.
Non State Secondary Education
An educational establishment for children of eleven years and over, that is not funded by the state.
Non State Secondary Education,Primary Education
A site providing Non State Secondary Education and Primary Education.
Non State Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Non State Secondary Education and Special Needs Education.
Passenger Ferry Terminal
A site facilitating the embarkation and disembarkation of pedestrian ferry passengers.
Passenger Ferry Terminal,Vehicular Ferry Terminal
A combined Passenger Ferry Terminal and Vehicular Ferry Terminal.
Port Consisting of Docks and Nautical Berthing
A complex with extensive infrastructure where a ships cargo is loaded and unloaded or vessels berthed.
Primary Education
An educational establishment for children from the ages of seven to eleven that is funded principally by the state.
Primary Education,Secondary Education
A site providing Primary Education and Secondary Education.
Primary Education,Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Needs Education.
Primary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Primary Education and Special Needs Education.
Road User Services
An area for supply of fuel, refreshments and so on near a road.
Secondary Education
An educational establishment for children over 11 years old.
Secondary Education,Special Needs Education
A site providing Secondary Education and Special Needs Education.
Special Needs Education
A specialist school for the teaching of those with disabilities.
Vehicular Ferry Terminal
A site facilitating the embarkation and disembarkation of ferry passengers and their vehicles.
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NamedPlaceClassification
Code List: NamedPlaceClassification
Hydrography
Name of an area of surface or tidal water, such as a lake, reservoir, bay, estuary, sea channel or sea area.
Landcover
Name of an area of open landcover, such as a moor, heath, down or fen.
Landform
Name of a landform, such as a hill, mountain, island, coastal rocks, etc.
Populated Place
Name of a city, town, village, hamlet or other populated place.
Woodland Or Forest
Name of an area of woodland or forest.