ALCC02394e: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Corton, 1989-1999
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Description
Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Corton, Church Lane site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for individual sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, with mapping scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and contains Ordnance Survey data under Crown copyright.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil characteristics and limitations for specific sites based on the available unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Map historical land capability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning comparisons.
Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular land assessment.
Strengths
Uses the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing more detailed classification.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey data.
Limitations
Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
The level of detail and mapping scale varies by site, which may affect consistency for analysis.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data is from the period 1989 to 1999; last update date for the dataset is unknown.
Geography
Corton, Church Lane (Waveney District Site 30), England.