Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Angmering and Ham Manor, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Angmering and Ham Manor sites. 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 the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines 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 land use patterns based on scanned maps and survey data from 1989-1999.
• Model soil characteristics and suitability for specific crops based on available soil pit descriptions and point data.
• Compare land grade subdivisions, such as Grade 3a versus 3b, for regional agricultural planning.

Strengths

• Data is based on a formal, published grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• May contain original, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were scanned from original paper documents at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect digital analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, mapping, and report generation.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Angmering and Ham Manor, England