ALCR00496: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Chattenden, Medway (1989-1999)
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Description
Chattenden (Medway Towns LP Site 26) is a detailed post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey from England. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for a site surveyed between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. It contains unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil characteristics and limitations using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
Map land quality for planning purposes based on the scanned original maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Study the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular agricultural assessment.
Strengths
Includes original scanned maps and reports, preserving primary survey detail.
Uses the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Contains unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys.
Maps provide detailed coverage at scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Limitations
Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to a single site surveyed between 1989 and 1999.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; published via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site survey involving field mapping, soil sampling, and classification according to official guidelines.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.