Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Broadgate Site with Soil Data

England and Wales land classification data for the Broadgate, Hook Road site surveyed between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It 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 unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map land quality for planning and development assessments based on the scanned original maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Compare subgrade classifications within Grade 3 agricultural land (3a and 3b) for detailed land evaluation.

Strengths

• Includes detailed subgrade classification (3a and 3b) within Grade 3 agricultural land.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports from a defined survey period (1989-1999).
• Some surveys provide unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for granular analysis.

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect temporal and geographic bias inherent to the specific site and survey period.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with scanned original documents.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Broadgate, Hook Road (Test Valley LP Site 171), England and Wales