Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Beccles, England (1989-1999)

Beccles, Benacre Road is a detailed site survey of agricultural land quality in England. The data includes scanned original paper maps and reports from surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It uses the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and may include unedited soil sample data.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics and land quality based on the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use suitability for planning or environmental studies based on the geospatial survey maps.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for detailed land assessment.

Strengths

• Data is based on the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.
• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Original survey maps and reports are provided, offering primary source material.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, conducted by MAFF.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Beccles, Benacre Road (Waveney District, England)