ALCL01893: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Knaresborough, 1989-1999

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for Knaresborough, Haughs Farm (Harrogate L.P. Site 9). The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and includes soil data and pit descriptions for some surveys. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and uses 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 limitations for land use planning based on the unedited sample point soils data.
• Map land quality subdivisions, such as Grade 3a and 3b, for regional agricultural assessments.
• Integrate historical land classification data with modern GIS layers for longitudinal land use studies.

Strengths

• Data is based on the current official Agricultural Land Classification grading methodology for England and Wales.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail for moderate quality land.
• Contains original survey materials like scanned maps and reports, preserving methodological context.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Mapping scales vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect spatial consistency and detail.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform).

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

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Geography

Knaresborough, Haughs Farm (Harrogate Local Plan Site 9), England.