ALCL02394: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification for Leeds, Atwoodley (1989-1999)

Leeds, Atwoodley (Leeds Grammar School) is the site for this detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports from site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and limitations for specific sites using the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land quality variations at a local scale using the scanned survey maps, which range from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Compare land classification over time by using this post-1988 survey data, which employs a consistent grading system.

Strengths

• Data follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology, ensuring consistency.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
• For some surveys, provides raw, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, with results recorded on paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update is unknown.

Geography

Leeds, Atwoodley (Leeds Grammar School), England