Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCC03491
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Description
Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for Thorney, Pasture House and Pode Hole Farms, collected by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with some surveys also containing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. Maps use the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and range in scale 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 soil characteristics and quality for specific farm sites using the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
Map land use suitability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning or environmental assessments.
Study historical land classification practices and soil survey techniques from the late 1980s and 1990s.
Strengths
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey documentation.
Surveys were conducted using a defined and referenced grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
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 (UK), provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys involving soil mapping and classification, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection period is 1989-1999; last update status is unknown.
Geography
Thorney, Pasture House and Pode Hole Farms (specific UK locations)