Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCL07997

Harrogate, Otley Road (Harrogate DLP site 1) is a detailed Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for individual sites surveyed between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. It includes soil grade subdivisions and, for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and suitability for specific crops based on the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use potential and constraints for planning applications using the geospatial survey maps.
• Study historical land classification practices and soil data collection methods from the late 20th century.

Strengths

• Uses the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Contains original survey materials, including scanned maps and reports, providing primary source data.

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 (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data collected between 1989 and 1999; last update date for the digital record is unknown.

Geography

Harrogate, Otley Road (Harrogate DLP site 1), England.