Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCL02793

Survey data from 1989 to 1999 collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for the Easingwold Bypass (Borrow Pits) site. It includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. The data 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 variability using the available unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map land quality for planning and development assessments based on the scanned original maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study historical land classification trends for a specific site between 1989 and 1999.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Original survey materials such as scanned maps and reports are available, preserving methodological context.
• Surveys were conducted using a consistent, documented methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

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

Easingwold Bypass (Borrow Pits) site, England and Wales