ALCC02394g: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Kessingland (1989-1999)

Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Kessingland site, East of London Road, in the Waveney District. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines and may include unedited soil sample point data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality for specific geographic sites using the available soil sample point data and pit descriptions.
• Map land use suitability for planning and environmental impact assessments based on the geospatial survey maps.
• Study historical changes in land classification and soil survey practices for the period 1989-1999.

Strengths

• Provides detailed land classification using the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer granularity.
• Contains original survey materials such as scanned maps and reports, preserving methodological detail.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, which limits suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports from a specific time period (1989-1999), which may reflect temporal and methodological bias.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, conducted according to official ALC guidelines.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date for the digital record is unknown.

Geography

Kessingland, East of London Road, Waveney District, England.