ALCR05095: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports, 1989-1999

Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Hersden site in Canterbury, produced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and contains copyright from Natural England and Ordnance Survey.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyzing soil quality variations using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions available for some surveys.
• Mapping land grade subdivisions, such as Grade 3a and 3b, as indicated in the scanned maps.
• Conducting historical land-use analysis for specific sites surveyed between 1989 and 1999.

Strengths

• Uses the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey record.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency for analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, resulting in paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Hersden, Canterbury, England.