ALCR05993: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Kirtlington, 1989-1999
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Description
Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for Kirtlington, Vicarage Farm, collected 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. Surveys were conducted between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Map land quality at a local scale for planning purposes based on the detailed site surveys.
Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century.
Strengths
Data uses the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer analysis.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, providing primary source material.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.