ALCR08698: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Gunville, Isle of Wight
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Gunville site on the Isle of Wight, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. The data is provided by the Government Digital Service and uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
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 pit descriptions.
Map land quality at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning and development assessments.
Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century in England.
Strengths
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing more granular detail.
Original survey materials such as scanned maps and reports are preserved.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Data is derived from paper maps scanned at varying scales, which may affect consistency and digital precision.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results compiled into paper maps and reports later scanned.