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Feature Statistic United Kingdom

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
7.730A.ADM4fourth-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
3.870A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a third-order administrative division
200A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
74A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
7A.PRSHparishan ecclesiastical district
4A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
2A.ZNzone
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
11.888 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
1.527H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
838H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
706H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
199H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
191H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
191H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
127H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
93H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
69H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
49H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
46H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
41H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
28H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
22H.FLTTtidal flat(s)a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
21H.ESTYestuarya funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
20H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
19H.MOORmoor(s)an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
17H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
16H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
16H.FISHfishing areaa fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
14H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
12H.RDSTroadsteadan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
12H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
10H.CRNTcurrenta horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
9H.OVFoverfallsan area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current
6H.STMIintermittent stream
5H.WTRCwatercoursea natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
4H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
4H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
3H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
3H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
3H.RCHreacha straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
2H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
2H.DCKdock(s)a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
2H.POOLpool(s)a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water
2H.SEAseaa large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
1H.STMSBlost rivera surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
1H.STMXsection of stream
1H.null
1H.DCKBdocking basina part of a harbor where ships dock
1H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
1H.NRWSnarrowsa navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
1H.MRSHNsalt marsha flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
1H.WHRLwhirlpoola turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
1H.LKNIintermittent salt lake
1H.CRKTtidal creek(s)a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
1H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
1H.CHNNnavigation channela buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
1H.PNDSpondssmall standing waterbodies
1H.BNKRstream banka sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
4.343 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
107L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
79L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
72L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
63L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
43L.GASFgasfieldan area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
37L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
18L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
8L.CMNcommona park or pasture for community use
7L.CTRBbusiness centera place where a number of businesses are located
6L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
5L.MILBmilitary basea place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated
3L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
3L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
3L.AMUSamusement parkAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
2L.NVBnaval basean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
2L.null
2L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
2L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
1L.GRAZgrazing areaan area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
1L.MVAmaneuver areaa tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
1L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
1L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
1L.CSTcoasta zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
1L.BTLbattlefielda site of a land battle of historical importance
1L.CLGclearingan area in a forest with trees removed
469 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
14.549P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
928P.PPLA3seat of a third-order administrative division
443P.PPLXsection of populated place
188P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
78P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
3P.PPLQabandoned populated place
3P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
3P.PPLA4seat of a fourth-order administrative division
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
1P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
16.198 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
184R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
21R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
18R.RJCTrailroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks join
15R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
12R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
11R.RYDrailroad yarda system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
11R.RRrailroada permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
3R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
3R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
3R.CSWYcausewaya raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
2R.null
2R.TNLRDroad tunnela tunnel through which a road passes
2R.RRQabandoned railroad
2R.RDAancient roadthe remains of a road used by ancient cultures
1R.RDBroad benda conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
290 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
2.903S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
2.783S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
2.222S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
1.355S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
792S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
666S.MTROmetro stationmetro station (Underground, Tube, or M?tro)
646S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
467S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
221S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
219S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
135S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
132S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
101S.RECGgolf coursea recreation field where golf is played
79S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
77S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
71S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
62S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
62S.ANSancient sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
54S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
49S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
44S.SWTsewage treatment plantfacility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
37S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
37S.UNIVuniversityAn institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
33S.MALLmallA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
30S.RESTrestaurantA place where meals are served to the public
27S.STNBscientific research basea scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
25S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
23S.THTRtheaterA building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances
22S.RECRracetracka track where races are held
19S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
18S.CTRCMcommunity centera facility for community recreation and other activities
17S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
16S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
15S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
15S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
14S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
13S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
13S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
13S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
12S.LIBRlibraryA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
12S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
12S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
11S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
10S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
10S.BUSTNbus stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
9S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
9S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
8S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
8S.ZOOzooa zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
7S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
7S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
7S.PKLTparking lotan area used for parking vehicles
7S.INSMmilitary installationa facility for use of and control by armed forces
7S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
7S.BUSTPbus stopa place lacking station facilities
7S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
7S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
6S.RSDrailroad sidinga short track parallel to and joining the main track
6S.MFGBbreweryone or more buildings where beer is brewed
6S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
6S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
6S.CTRMmedical centera complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
5S.RSTPQabandoned railroad stop
5S.COMCcommunication centera facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
5S.AIRQabandoned airfield
4S.MLWNDwindmilla mill or water pump powered by wind
3S.LOCKlock(s)a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
3S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
3S.OPRAopera houseA theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
3S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
3S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
3S.OBPTobservation pointa wildlife or scenic observation point
3S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
3S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
3S.ARCHarcha natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
2S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
2S.MNQabandoned mine
2S.NSYnursery(-ies)a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
2S.OBSobservatorya facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
2S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
2S.HSPCclinica medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
2S.GHSEguest housea house used to provide lodging for paying guests
2S.BRKSbarracksa building for lodging military personnel
2S.CTRRreligious centera facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
2S.CTHSEcourthousea building in which courts of law are held
2S.CTRFfacility centera place where more than one facility is situated
2S.CARNcairna heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
2S.AMTHamphitheateran oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
2S.null
2S.WEIRweir(s)a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
2S.VETFveterinary facilitya building or camp at which veterinary services are available
1S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
1S.SNTRsanatoriuma facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
1S.SLCEsluicea conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
1S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
1S.FRMSfarmstracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
1S.PGDApagodaa tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
1S.MFGQabandoned factory
1S.MARmarinaa harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
1S.GATEgatea controlled access entrance or exit
1S.GOVLlocal government officea facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall
1S.GRVEgravea burial site
1S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1S.FYferrya boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
1S.CVNTconventa building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
1S.BTYDboatyarda waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
1S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
1S.ATMautomatic teller machineAn unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services.
1S.AIRHheliporta place where helicopters land and take off
1S.STBLstablea building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
1S.BANKbankA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
1S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
1S.WHRFwharf(-ves)a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
1S.UNIPuniversity prep schoolUniversity Preparation Schools & Institutions
13.815 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
717T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
676T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
590T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
417T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
379T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
330T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
320T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
128T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
72T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
49T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
41T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
32T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
32T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
27T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
25T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
21T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
17T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
15T.BARbara shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts
9T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
8T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
7T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
5T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
5T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
3T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
2T.GAPgapa low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
2T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
2T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
1T.ISLTland-tied islanda coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
1T.PKSpeakspointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
1T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
1T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
1T.BCHSbeachesa shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
1T.null
3.937 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
9U.LDGUledgea rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
5U.DEPUdeepa localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
3U.HOLUholea small depression of the sea floor
1U.TRGUtrougha long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
18 Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
83V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
59V.TREEtree(s)a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
7V.HTHheathan upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
1V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
1V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
151 Total for V
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