Ilkeston Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Scanned Maps and Reports 1989-1999

Scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the Ilkeston, Stanley Grange site from the UK's Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) program. The data was collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using a methodology that subdivides Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b. For some surveys, the collection also includes 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 historical soil composition and characteristics based on the available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
• Train geospatial models for land use planning using the scanned, georeferenced survey maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Strengths

• Includes scanned original documents, preserving the detail of field surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999.
• Applies a specific grading methodology that subdivides Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Some surveys contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions, providing raw observational records.

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales and levels of detail, which may affect consistency for automated analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), published via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving field mapping and soil analysis.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection period is 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Ilkeston, Stanley Grange, England (specific site survey).