ALCB04897: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Stowe Hill Quarry

Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Stowe Hill Quarry site, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with some surveys providing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It is provided by Natural England and contains Ordnance Survey data.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality for specific sites using the available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
• Map land-use suitability for planning or conservation purposes based on the scanned original maps showing Grade 3 subdivisions.
• Study historical land classification practices in England and Wales from the late 1980s to 1990s.

Strengths

• Data collection spans a defined 10-year period from 1989 to 1999.
• Surveys use a specific, documented grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Original maps were scanned, preserving the primary survey records.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to the specific site and survey period.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England (provider).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-13 12:10:56.818617; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Stowe Hill Quarry site, United Kingdom (likely England or Wales).