ALCL11898: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Darlington, Land at Elm Tree Farm and Darlington Golf Course site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. For some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics and land quality based on the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use suitability for planning purposes using the georeferenced survey maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.

Strengths

• Data follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
• Includes original scanned maps and reports, providing primary source material.
• Some surveys contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for detailed analysis.

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 (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

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

Time Range

1989-1999

Freshness

Survey data covers the period 1989-1999; last update date for the dataset is unknown.

Geography

Darlington, Land at Elm Tree Farm and Darlington Golf Course, England.