Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Aylesbury Weedon Hill, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Aylesbury Weedon Hill site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports created by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. It features detailed land grading, including the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, and may contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Mapping soil quality and land use suitability for the Aylesbury Vale area based on the geospatial survey data.
• Analyzing historical soil survey data and soil pit descriptions for environmental change studies.
• Integrating detailed land classification data with modern GIS systems for planning and policy development.

Strengths

• Original survey data from a government source (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food) collected between 1989 and 1999.
• Includes detailed land grading with subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Contains multiple data types: scanned maps, survey reports, and potentially unedited sample point soils data.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, which limits suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect consistency and digital usability.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with data including scanned original paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Geography

Aylesbury, Weedon Hill (Aylesbury Vale, England, UK)