ALCL01799: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Malton
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Description
Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCL01799 contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the Malton, Rainbow Farm site. The data was surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. It includes unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Use Cases
Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyzing soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
Mapping land use suitability for planning purposes based on the scanned geospatial maps and Grade 3 subdivisions.
Historical analysis of land quality and survey practices from the late 20th century based on the 1989-1999 survey period.
Strengths
Uses the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, providing primary source material.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Map scales and level of detail vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date for the dataset is unknown.
Geography
Malton, Rainbow Farm (Ryedale Local Plan), England