ALCL08893: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for England and Wales

Amble (Alnwick D.L.P. Site H6(11)) survey data provides detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) for England and Wales. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and unedited soil data from detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication, with Grade 3 subdivided into 3a and 3b.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on detailed soil survey reports.
• Analyze historical land quality for planning decisions using scanned original maps.
• Model soil characteristics and subgrades using unedited sample point and soil pit data.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Original survey maps and reports are available, offering primary source material.
• Surveys were conducted using a consistent, published grading methodology.

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; Natural England.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, resulting in paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

England and Wales, specifically the Amble (Alnwick) site.