ALCR00696: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Cliffe Woods, 1989-1999
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Cliffe Woods site, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and contains Natural England and Ordnance Survey data.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil characteristics and subgrade variations (e.g., 3a vs 3b) using the available point soils data and pit descriptions.
Integrate historical land classification maps into modern GIS systems for longitudinal land-use studies.
Assess the suitability of specific sites for agricultural development based on the detailed survey findings.
Strengths
Data is based on a formal, documented grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
Includes detailed subdivisions within Grade 3 land (subgrades 3a and 3b).
Contains original, high-detail source materials like scanned maps and reports.
Some surveys include raw, unedited soils data and pit descriptions for granular 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), Government Digital Service (platform).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, producing paper maps and reports later scanned.