ALCL04695: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Whitby, 1989-1999

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Whitby, Kingfisher Drive site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also 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 limitations for specific sites using the available soil pit descriptions and point data.
• Map land quality at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning or environmental impact assessments.
• Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 1980s and 1990s.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Original survey maps and reports are available, offering primary source material.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

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 analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Whitby, Kingfisher Drive (Scarborough B.W.L.P.), England