Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Earl Shilton Site, 1989-1999

Original paper maps and survey reports for the Earl Shilton site, detailing Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) grades. The data was collected by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. Surveys include the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, with mapping scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Use Cases

• Classify land capability for agriculture based on detailed soil survey reports.
• Analyze historical land quality changes by comparing ALC grades from the 1989-1999 period.
• Support land-use planning decisions based on geospatial maps of agricultural land grades.
• Validate or supplement modern soil models with unedited sample point and soil pit description data.

Strengths

• Uses the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer detail.
• Contains original survey materials, including scanned maps and reports for a specific site.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Mapping scales and level of detail vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 across sites.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, with results recorded on paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Earl Shilton, Ronald Toon Road (Hinckley and Bosworth Local Planning area), England.