ALCC02394h: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Ellough, 1989-1999
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Ellough, Benacre Road site, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Use Cases
Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyzing soil characteristics and variability using the available unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
Mapping land quality at a local scale using the scanned original maps, which range from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 in detail.
Strengths
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
Original survey materials such as scanned maps and reports are preserved.
Surveys were conducted using a consistent, documented methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
Limitations
Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
The level of detail and mapping scale varies between individual sites from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted by government agricultural experts, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.