ALCR05595: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Canterbury, 1989-1999

Canterbury, Hollow Lane survey data from the Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) program. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites detailed between 1989 and 1999 by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It features the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 and unedited soil point data for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and limitations using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Mapping land quality variations at a local scale based on the scanned maps with resolutions from 1:5,000 to 1:10,000.
• Comparing land grades over time for sites surveyed in the 1989-1999 period.

Strengths

• Uses the current official grading methodology as described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey data.
• 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 are at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect consistency for automated analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Canterbury, Hollow Lane (Canterbury LP Can 24), England, United Kingdom