Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Harrogate, 1989-1999

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Harrogate, Whinney Lane, Pannal Ash site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for individual sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It contains unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality for specific geographic sites based on the available soil pit descriptions.
• Map land use suitability for planning and development based on the scanned original paper maps.
• Study historical changes in land classification for a specific 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' document.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more detailed analysis.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey data.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with data including scanned maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Harrogate, Whinney Lane, Pannal Ash (Harrogate L.P. Site 16), England