Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Normanton Bypass, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Normanton Bypass site, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with some surveys providing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and land suitability for specific sites using the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map historical land use and soil grades at scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 using the scanned original paper maps.

Strengths

• Data is based on a formal, documented grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more detailed analysis.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey material.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Normanton Bypass site, England and Wales (specific location).