Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Detailed Site Maps and Reports, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for sites like Normanton Le Heath, including scanned original paper maps and reports. Surveys were conducted in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology from the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. Unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available for some of these surveys.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and land quality for specific sites using the unedited sample point soils data.
• Map historical land use potential at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning studies.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for precision agriculture assessments.

Strengths

• Includes scanned original paper maps and detailed survey reports, preserving the primary survey record.
• Surveys use the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Data covers a defined period of detailed surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to the specific sites and survey period.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, resulting in paper maps and reports that were later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection period is 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Specific sites in England and Wales, such as Normanton Le Heath, Thorntree OCCS, Leicestershire.