Agricultural Land Classification Detailed Survey: Collingtree Site

The Collingtree survey provides detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) data for a specific site surveyed between 1989 and 1999. It includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. The data was produced by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food and uses the grading methodology described in the official 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 characteristics and variability based on unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land quality for planning purposes using scanned original paper maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Compare land grades, including the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, across different surveyed sites.

Strengths

• Surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.
• Includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, providing primary source material.
• For some surveys, includes unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Maps use the current grading methodology and include subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b.

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), Natural England, Ordnance Survey

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with data scanned from original paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989-1999

Geography

Collingtree site, England