Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Faringdon, Wicklesham Quarry (1989-1999)

England and Wales land classification data for the Faringdon, Wicklesham Quarry site. The dataset contains 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 includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, and for some surveys, 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 soil characteristics and variability using the available unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map historical land quality for environmental impact assessments based on the scanned original paper maps.
• Compare land classification subgrades (3a and 3b) for agricultural planning purposes.

Strengths

• Data follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Contains original survey materials like scanned maps and reports for a specific site.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Mapping scales vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect spatial detail consistency.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Faringdon, Wicklesham Quarry site in England and Wales.