Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Sutton Courtenay Site (1989-1999)
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Sutton Courtenay site, collected by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. Surveys were conducted between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Use Cases
Classifying agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyzing soil characteristics and land suitability based on the available unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
Mapping historical land use and soil grades at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning studies.
Training models for land classification using the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b as a feature.
Strengths
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
Surveys were conducted using the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
For some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are available, offering raw observational data.
Limitations
Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Data is derived from scanned original paper maps and reports, which may introduce digitization artifacts or require manual interpretation.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys involving mapping and soil analysis, with data later digitized from original paper maps and reports.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data covers the period 1989 to 1999; last update date is unknown.
Geography
Sutton Courtenay (SiteC), England and Wales, United Kingdom