ALCR04592: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Chipstead, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Chipstead, Chevening Road 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 historical soil characteristics and land quality based on available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use suitability for planning purposes using the scanned geospatial maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.

Strengths

• Includes scanned original maps and reports, preserving the detail of the primary survey work.
• Surveys were conducted using the current grading methodology as defined in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions, providing raw observational data.

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 (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving mapping and soil analysis, with results compiled into reports and maps.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; the dataset itself has an unknown last update date.

Geography

Chipstead, Chevening Road site in England (specific region implied by Ordnance Survey data).