Osgodby Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Detailed Soil Maps and Reports 1989-1999

Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Osgodby site in Scarborough, produced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites graded in detail between 1989 and 1999, using the methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and contains Natural England and Ordnance Survey copyright data.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and limitations for specific sites using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land quality at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning and environmental impact assessments.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular land evaluation.

Strengths

• Based on a defined grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
• Includes original survey maps and reports, providing primary source material.
• Contains detailed subgrade classifications (3a and 3b) for Grade 3 land.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports, which may require digitization for analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; provided via Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

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

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Osgodby, Scarborough, England