Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Milton Site with Soil Data, 1989-1999

England and Wales agricultural land classification data for the Milton, Milton Rowing Lake and Waterbeach Extension site. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes soil point data and pit descriptions for some surveys, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map historical land quality grades, including Grade 3 subdivisions (3a and 3b), for regional planning studies.
• Compare land classification over time by integrating this post-1988 survey data with other temporal datasets.

Strengths

• Data is based on detailed site surveys conducted by a government ministry (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food).
• Includes scanned original maps and reports, providing primary source material.
• Uses a defined and referenced grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
• Contains supplementary soil point data and pit descriptions for some surveys.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, 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 and detail.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil sampling, mapping, and report generation.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Milton, Milton Rowing Lake and Waterbeach Extension site in England and Wales.