Agricultural Land Classification: Detailed Site Surveys 1989-1999

Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Uppingham site off Leicester Road in Rutland, conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and unedited sample point soils data for sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication, with Grade 3 subdivided into subgrades 3a and 3b.

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 land quality for planning and environmental impact assessments based on the scanned original paper maps.
• Compare land classification over time for specific sites surveyed between 1989 and 1999.

Strengths

• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing more granular detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey data.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to the specific survey period and site.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Natural England; Ordnance Survey.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Geography

Uppingham, Site Off Leicester Road (Rutland, England)