ALCR04392: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Ditchling, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Ditchling, Hayleigh Farm site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports created by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. For some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality using the available unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map land-use suitability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.

Strengths

• Original survey maps and reports from a government ministry (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food).
• Surveys use a defined and referenced grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer detail.
• For some surveys, includes raw soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Ditchling, Hayleigh Farm site (England, United Kingdom)