Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCL03396

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Goldthorpe, Woodbine OCCS Extension site, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. 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 Natural England and contains Ordnance Survey data.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Mapping land quality at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning and agricultural development.
• Studying historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century.

Strengths

• Provides detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, offering finer granularity.
• Includes original survey materials such as scanned maps and reports, preserving methodological context.
• Surveys were conducted using a standardized national grading methodology for England and Wales.

Limitations

• Row count and file formats are 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), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (data provision).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by government agricultural experts, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection period is 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Specific site: Goldthorpe, Woodbine OCCS Extension; methodology applies to England and Wales.