ALCR02490: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Canterbury, 1989-1999

Original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The data includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, following the grading methodology described in the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. Unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are available for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on detailed soil survey data and grading methodology.
• Analyze spatial distribution of land grades, including subgrades 3a and 3b, using scanned maps.
• Model soil characteristics and limitations using unedited sample point data and pit descriptions.

Strengths

• Data follows the established national grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Original survey materials (scanned maps and reports) provide primary source detail.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF), Natural England, Ordnance Survey.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, mapping, and report generation.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data collected between 1989 and 1999; last update unknown.

Geography

Canterbury, Fordwich (Kent), England.