Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Stanground Peterborough, 1989-1999
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Description
Stanground Peterborough is a detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey conducted 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 uses the grading methodology from "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales," subdividing Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b.
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 unedited sample point and soil pit data.
Map land use suitability for planning or environmental impact assessments using the geospatial survey maps.
Study changes in land classification over time by comparing this post-1988 survey with earlier or later data.
Strengths
Original survey maps and reports provide primary source detail.
Surveys use a defined and referenced grading methodology, subdividing Grade 3 into 3a and 3b.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England (copyright).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys involving mapping and soil analysis.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update status is unknown.