Breedon on the Hill Agricultural Land Classification Survey with Soil Data, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Breedon on the Hill and Cloud Hill Quarry sites, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. Surveys were conducted between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading system described in the survey methodology.
• Analyze soil composition and characteristics based on the available unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map historical land quality for environmental impact assessments based on the scanned geospatial maps.
• Compare land classification subgrades (3a and 3b) for agricultural planning based on the survey's subdivision of Grade 3.

Strengths

• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, providing primary source material.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with data including scanned maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Breedon on the Hill and Cloud Hill Quarry sites in England.