ALCR07193: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Crawley Farm, 1989-1999

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for Crawley Farm, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with soil grading following the methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales.' Some surveys also contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical land use and soil characteristics for specific sites like Crawley Farm.
• Integrate scanned map data with modern GIS systems for comparative land capability studies.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for detailed analysis.

Strengths

• Data collected by the authoritative Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.
• Surveys use a defined and referenced grading methodology ('Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales').
• Includes both map data (scanned at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) and textual survey reports.
• Some surveys contain additional unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys, including mapping and soil analysis.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection period is 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Crawley Farm, England