ALCR04593: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Sutton Courtenay
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Sutton Courtenay (Site G) area, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the 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. It uses the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales,' with Grade 3 subdivided into subgrades 3a and 3b.
Use Cases
Analyze historical land quality for planning decisions based on the detailed Agricultural Land Classification grades.
Study soil characteristics and variability for a specific site based on the available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
Map land capability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional agricultural assessments.
Validate or compare modern land classification models against historical, detailed ground survey data.
Strengths
Original survey maps and reports are available, providing primary source material.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and detailed soil pit descriptions.
Surveys use a defined and referenced grading methodology with Grade 3 subdivided into 3a and 3b.
Data was collected by a government ministry (MAFF) over a defined period (1989-1999).
Limitations
Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
The last update date is unknown; data is historical and freshness is unverified.
Map scales and level of detail vary between individual sites, which may affect consistency.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed ground surveys of individual sites, producing paper maps and reports which were later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update date is unknown.
Geography
Sutton Courtenay (Site G), England, United Kingdom