ALCL03393: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Boroughbridge, 1989-1999

Boroughbridge, Roecliffe Lane North in England. This dataset contains detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for a specific site, including scanned original paper maps and reports. The surveys were conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology that subdivides Grade 3 into 3a and 3b. Unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are available 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 a specific geographic site using the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land suitability for different agricultural uses based on the scanned original paper maps and ALC grades.
• Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century in England.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing more granular land quality information.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey documentation.
• Surveys were conducted using a defined national methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, which limits suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect spatial consistency and detail.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), with copyright held by Natural England and Ordnance Survey.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, conducted by MAFF.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Boroughbridge, Roecliffe Lane North (Harrogate L.P. site 6), England