ALCR03798: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Banbury Golf Centre

England and Wales survey data from the Banbury Golf Centre site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It uses the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and may contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability based on available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
• Map land quality for planning and development assessments using the scanned geospatial survey maps.
• Study historical land classification practices from the late 20th century based on the survey period.

Strengths

• Provides detailed land classification including Grade 3 subdivisions (3a and 3b).
• Includes original scanned maps and reports, preserving methodological transparency.
• Surveys were conducted at detailed scales, ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, mapped at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Historical data from surveys conducted 1989-1999; update frequency is null.

Geography

Banbury Golf Centre site, England and Wales.