Brain Hopper briefly presented work on the DNF
(http://www.ordsvy.gov.uk/dnf/). The new approach in essence views the
digital map as a portal to associated information. Heritage is one distinct
'theme' within the DNF. Initially information from the National Monuments
Records will be supplied to the DNF, though wider participation is
envisaged.
In discussion it was noted that the Ordnance Survey in Ireland are less
advanced in this area than the OSGB. The option to choose specific themes
for mapping raises the concern that heritage data may be sidelined if people
no longer choose to include it (at extra cost) in their maps.
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