Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Hucknall Site, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Hucknall 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 uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and variability based on the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Mapping land use suitability for planning and development based on the scanned original paper maps.
• Studying historical land classification trends for a specific site between 1989 and 1999.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Original survey materials such as scanned maps and reports are provided, preserving methodological detail.
• Some surveys include raw, unedited soils data and pit descriptions for direct inspection.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency and precision.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Hucknall (Asfield DLP Site Hd4), England, United Kingdom