ALCC05690: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports (1989-1999)

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for individual sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. Surveys use the grading methodology described in "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales" and map sites at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, typically 1:10,000. Unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Assess agricultural land capability based on detailed soil survey data mentioned in the description.
• Map land quality subdivisions, including Grade 3 subgrades 3a and 3b, based on the classification methodology.
• Analyze historical soil conditions and land use potential using unedited sample point soils data.
• Integrate scanned paper maps and reports into modern GIS systems for historical land analysis.

Strengths

• Survey data uses the official grading methodology from "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales".
• Maps include subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Original scanned maps and reports provide detailed historical records.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific surveyed sites in England and Wales.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service, Natural England, Ordnance Survey.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Geography

Individual sites in England and Wales, specifically Barrowby, Low Road Extension.