ALCL06392: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Newport

ALCL06392 is a detailed site survey of agricultural land classification conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the Newport (Boothferry L.P.) area, using the grading methodology from the "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales" publication. Unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Mapping agricultural land quality grades based on detailed site survey data.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and subgrades for Grade 3 land using unedited sample point data.
• Historical land-use planning assessments based on surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999.
• Integrating scanned map and report data with modern geospatial systems for comparative analysis.

Strengths

• Survey data uses the current grading methodology as described in the official "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales" publication.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Original scanned maps and reports provide primary source material.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service, Natural England, Ordnance Survey

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Geography

Newport (Boothferry L.P.) area, England