Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Roxton, Black Cat Roundabout
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Roxton, Black Cat Roundabout site. The dataset likely contains scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and unedited sample point soils data collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. Surveys use the grading methodology described in "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales" and were mapped at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Use Cases
Assessing agricultural land quality for planning based on the detailed land classification grades.
Analyzing soil characteristics for specific sites based on the available unedited sample point soils data.
Mapping land use potential at varying scales based on the scanned original paper maps.
Comparing land grades, including subgrades 3a and 3b, across surveyed regions.
Strengths
Survey data uses the current grading methodology as described in the official "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales".
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer analysis.
Original paper maps and survey reports are available, providing detailed historical context.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
Source
Government Digital Service
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.