Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Market Deeping Site, 1989-1999

England and Wales survey data for the Market Deeping site at Wensor Castle Farm. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and reports from detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes soil data and pit descriptions for some sites, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed ALC grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability based on unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map historical land capability at a site level using the scanned geospatial maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for specific sites.

Strengths

• Uses the current Agricultural Land Classification grading methodology as described in the official government guidelines.
• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for mapped areas.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey data.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports, which may require digitization for modern analysis.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil sampling and mapping, following the Agricultural Land Classification methodology.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Market Deeping, Wensor Castle Farm, England and Wales