ALCL08094d: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Norton, 1989-1999

Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCL08094d is a site-specific land survey for Norton (Ryedale L.P. Site 4). The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, unedited sample point soils data, and soil pit descriptions for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on detailed soil survey methodology described in the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Analyze soil characteristics and land quality for specific sites using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land use suitability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) based on the scanned original paper maps.
• Compare land grading over time for sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999.

Strengths

• Uses the current grading methodology as described in the official '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, providing primary source material.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, with results compiled into paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date for the digital record is unknown.

Geography

Norton (Ryedale L.P. Site 4), England, United Kingdom