ALCR11096: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Andover, 1989-1999

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Andover, Little Park area in Test Valley. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines, with some surveys including 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 the available unedited sample point soils data.
• Map land use suitability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning.
• Study historical land classification patterns and changes for the period 1989-1999.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Original survey maps and reports are available, offering primary source material.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports, which may require digitization for modern GIS workflows.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Andover, Little Park (Test Valley), England