ALCR06893: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for North Baddesley

North Baddesley in Test Valley, England, is the focus of this detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey. The dataset likely 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 uses the grading methodology from the "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales" report and may include unedited soil sample point data and pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality for specific sites based on available sample point and soil pit data.
• Map land use suitability for planning and environmental impact assessments using the scanned geospatial maps.
• Study historical land classification practices and their application in a specific English region.

Strengths

• Based on a defined grading methodology from the "Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales" report.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Contains original survey materials (scanned maps and reports) from a defined period (1989-1999).

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, mapped at varying scales.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; update status for the digital release is unknown.

Geography

North Baddesley, Test Valley, England