Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCR03795

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Peacehaven (Lewes DLP Site 21) area, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with some surveys providing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land potential based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land-use suitability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) based on the scanned original paper maps.
• Study historical changes in land classification for a specific site between 1989 and 1999.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more detailed analysis.
• Original survey maps and reports are provided, offering primary source material.
• Some surveys contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to the specific site and survey period (1989-1999).

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, resulting in paper maps and reports that were later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection period ended in 1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Peacehaven (Lewes DLP Site 21), England and Wales.