Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCL07392

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Leeming Bar area, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with map scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000. Some surveys also contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the official grading methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and land quality for planning purposes using the detailed survey reports and maps.
• Mapping the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Integrating historical soil survey data with modern GIS systems for longitudinal land-use studies.

Strengths

• Data is based on the current official Agricultural Land Classification grading methodology.
• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Original survey materials (scanned maps and reports) are provided for individual sites.
• 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.
• Map scales and level of detail vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 across sites, which may affect consistency.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by MAFF, with results captured in original paper maps and reports that have been scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data covers surveys from 1989 to 1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Leeming Bar area (Hambleton D.L.P.), England.