ALCR09196: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Barton Stacey, 1989-1999

Barton Stacey, North (Test Valley) site survey data from the Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) program. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites detailed between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It uses the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and may contain unedited sample point soils data and soil 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 soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use suitability for planning purposes using the scanned geospatial maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Strengths

• Survey data uses the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' document.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more detailed analysis.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey record.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed field surveys conducted by MAFF, with results compiled into paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; recency of digital publication is unknown.

Geography

Barton Stacey, North (Test Valley), England, United Kingdom