ALCR10995: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Wing, West Park Farm

Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Wing, West Park Farm site, collected 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, with Grade 3 subdivided into subgrades 3a and 3b.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Mapping land quality for planning and development assessments based on the scanned geospatial maps.
• Studying historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century.

Strengths

• Data follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving historical survey detail.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Map scales vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect spatial analysis consistency.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by MAFF, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Wing, West Park Farm, England (specific site within England and Wales)