ALCR10694: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Everton, Hampshire

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Everton site in Hampshire, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It is provided by Natural England and contains Ordnance Survey data.

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 subdivisions, such as Grade 3a and 3b, for regional planning and environmental assessments.
• Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century.

Strengths

• Data is based on a formal grading methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer detail.
• Original maps were created at detailed scales, typically 1:10,000, ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; provided by Natural England.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping.

Time Range

1989-1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Everton, Hampshire, England