ALCC03197e: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports, 1989-1999

Kirby North East (Ashfield DLP Site Kd8) survey data from the Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) program. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites detailed between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes soil data and pit descriptions for some surveys, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

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 unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land use suitability for planning or environmental impact assessments based on the geospatial survey maps.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.

Strengths

• Data is based on the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Contains both scanned original maps and detailed survey reports for individual sites.

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; data provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by government surveyors, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data covers the period 1989-1999; last update date for the dataset is unknown.

Geography

England and Wales, specifically the Kirby North East (Ashfield) site.