ALCC04197: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Rackheath, 1989-1999
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Description
Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Rackheath, Stonehouse Road site, 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 the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil quality variations based on unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Map land use suitability for planning purposes using the scanned geospatial maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
Strengths
Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
Contains original scanned maps and reports from a defined survey period (1989-1999).
Some surveys provide unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
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 (MAFF), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted by MAFF, with data including scanned maps and reports.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update is unknown.