ALCR11492: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Scaynes Hill
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Description
Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the Scaynes Hill site, surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999. It provides soil grading, unedited sample point data, and soil pit descriptions for some surveys, following the methodology in 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 data and soil pit descriptions.
Map land quality subdivisions, such as Grade 3a and 3b, from the scanned original paper maps.
Support land use planning and policy decisions for specific sites like the Haywards Heath LP Objector Site 20.
Strengths
Data is based on detailed site surveys conducted by a government ministry (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food).
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer granularity.
Original scanned maps and reports preserve the detail of the survey work.
Limitations
Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Maps were created at varying scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).
Collection Method
Detailed field surveys following the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.
Geography
Scaynes Hill, Clearwater Lane (Haywards Heath, England)