ALCR13097: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Didcot, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Didcot Development Plan Area A. The dataset includes 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 uses the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and may contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys.

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 data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land use suitability for planning and development using the scanned original paper maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study historical land classification trends in England 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, providing 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 from a specific time period (1989-1999), which may reflect temporal and methodological bias.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Natural England; Ordnance Survey.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with results captured in paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Didcot (Development Plan Area A), England