Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCC09692d

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Rothley site, including scanned original paper maps and reports. The data was collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. Surveys include Grade 3 subdivisions and, for some sites, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on detailed soil survey reports.
• Map land quality grades, including subgrades 3a and 3b, using scanned geospatial maps.
• Analyze soil characteristics and limitations for specific sites using unedited sample point data.
• Assess historical land use potential for planning and conservation studies.

Strengths

• Data follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Some surveys provide unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect consistency.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), via Natural England and Ordnance Survey.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Rothley, Rothley Lodge (Charnwood DLP Site R5), England