ALCR08295: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Whitstable, 1989-1999
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Description
Whitstable, Rabbit Shaw in Canterbury is the geographic scope of this dataset. It contains detailed Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data, including scanned original paper maps and reports for sites surveyed between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The data uses the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and includes Grade 3 subdivisions and, for some surveys, unedited soil 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 variability based on the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions mentioned.
Map land quality subdivisions, such as Grade 3a and 3b, for regional planning and environmental impact assessments.
Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century based on the scanned original documents.
Strengths
Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b.
Original survey maps and reports are provided, scanned from paper sources.
Some surveys contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Maps were created at varying scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Natural England.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results compiled into maps and reports.