Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Haltwhistle Sand and Gravel Extension (1989-1999)

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Haltwhistle Sand and Gravel Extension site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It follows the grading methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and includes unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land quality for planning and environmental impact assessments using the scanned geospatial maps.
• Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century.

Strengths

• Data follows the established national grading methodology for Agricultural Land Classification.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Contains both geospatial maps (scanned at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) and textual survey reports.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys, mapping, and soil sampling conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Haltwhistle Sand and Gravel Extension (Plenmeller) site, England.