Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Princes Risborough, 1989-1999
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Description
Original paper maps and reports from detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The data classifies agricultural land quality, subdividing Grade 3 into 3a and 3b, and includes unedited soil point data and pit descriptions for some surveys. Maps were created at scales ranging 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 variability based on the available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
Map historical land quality for land use planning and environmental impact assessments.
Compare land classification grades and subgrades (e.g., 3a vs. 3b) for specific agricultural sites.
Strengths
Surveys use the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Maps were created at varying scales and levels of detail, which may affect consistency.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England (copyright).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update date is unknown.