ALCR07393: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Walberton, 1989-1999

Original paper maps and reports from a detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The data covers the Walberton and Yapton Lane area, mapping land grades at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 and includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b. Unedited soil sample point data and pit descriptions are also available for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics and land quality based on the unedited sample point and soil pit data.
• Map land use suitability for planning or conservation based on the scanned geospatial maps and subgrade classifications.

Strengths

• Uses the established Agricultural Land Classification grading methodology, providing a standardized framework.
• Includes detailed subgrade classifications (3a and 3b) within the broader Grade 3 category.
• Contains original, unedited soil sample point data and pit descriptions for some surveys.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports from 1989-1999, which may affect digital usability.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; update frequency is unknown.

Geography

Walberton and Yapton Lane area, England