ALCC02791: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Chatteris, 1989-1999

Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCC02791 contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the Chatteris, Iretons Way site. The data was collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'. Some surveys also include unedited sample point soils 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 variability using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map land quality for planning and development assessments based on the scanned geospatial maps.
• Study historical land use changes by comparing this survey data with more recent classifications.

Strengths

• Data is based on a formal, documented grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Contains original, high-detail survey materials like scanned maps and reports.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Natural England.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with maps and reports, using the current ALC grading methodology.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is historical, collected between 1989 and 1999.

Geography

Chatteris, Iretons Way, England.