ALCC08592: Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports

Scanned original paper maps and survey reports detail the Agricultural Land Classification for the Spixworth, Grange Farm site. The data likely contains soil pit descriptions and unedited sample point soils data for some surveys. Surveyed between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, the maps use grading methodology from the official classification guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and land quality based on available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Integrate historical land classification maps into modern GIS systems for land use planning.
• Compare land grades, including the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, across different regions.

Strengths

• Original survey maps and reports scanned from paper sources provide primary historical data.
• Survey methodology follows the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Some surveys include 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.
• Data may reflect temporal bias inherent to surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service

Collection Method

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

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Geography

Spixworth, Grange Farm site (England)