North Cave Agricultural Land Classification Survey with Soil Data

Scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the North Cave site, part of the Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) program. The data was collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and includes detailed land grading with Grade 3 subdivided into 3a and 3b. Some surveys also contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

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 point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map historical land use potential at scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 for regional planning.

Strengths

• Uses the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey record.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect temporal bias inherent to the 1989-1999 collection period.

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, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data collected between 1989 and 1999; last update unknown.

Geography

North Cave (Boothferry), England, United Kingdom.