Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Wooperton and Roddam Quarry, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Wooperton and Roddam Quarry sites, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with land graded using the methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'. Some surveys also contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics and land capability based on the available soil pit descriptions and point data.
• Map land use suitability for planning or environmental studies using the scanned geospatial maps.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b as mapped in the surveys.

Strengths

• Original survey data from a government ministry (MAFF) collected over a defined 10-year period (1989-1999).
• Includes detailed grading methodology as per the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Contains both geospatial map data (scanned at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) and textual survey reports.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports, which may require digitization for modern analysis.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, following a standardized grading methodology.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Wooperton and Roddam Quarry sites in England (specific county unknown).