ALCC01390a: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Silsoe, 1989-1999
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Description
Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for Silsoe, Home Farm, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with mapping scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000. For some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available.
Use Cases
Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyzing soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
Mapping land quality at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning or environmental impact assessments.
Studying historical land classification practices and data from the 1989-1999 period.
Strengths
Data is based on the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail for moderate quality land.
Contains multiple data types: scanned maps, survey reports, and for some sites, point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Data originates from scanned paper maps and reports, which may introduce digitization artifacts or require manual interpretation.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (now Natural England), via the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports that were later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; update frequency is unknown.