Southend-on-Sea Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Southend-on-Sea, Bournes Green site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and reports from detailed surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. It features land grading with Grade 3 subdivisions and may contain unedited soil sample point data and pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability for specific sites based on available sample point and soil pit data.
• Map land use suitability for planning purposes using the geospatial survey data at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study historical land quality trends in England for the period 1989-1999 based on the survey timeframe.

Strengths

• Uses the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Original survey maps are available at varying scales, typically 1:10,000, offering detailed spatial reference.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect temporal bias inherent to the 1989-1999 survey period.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Southend-on-Sea, Bournes Green, England