Woolhampton (Newbury DLP): Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey

England and Wales agricultural land classification data for the Woolhampton (Newbury DLP) site. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. It includes soil data and pit descriptions for some surveys, using 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 historical soil quality trends based on unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land use suitability for planning based on scanned original maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.

Strengths

• Original survey data from a government ministry (MAFF) collected between 1989 and 1999.
• Includes scanned maps at varying scales, typically 1:10,000, providing visual reference.
• Some surveys contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with original paper maps and reports, later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Woolhampton (Newbury DLP) site in England and Wales.