Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Middleton Golf Course, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Middleton Golf Course site. The data 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. For some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map historical land capability at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 for regional planning comparisons.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for precision agriculture assessments.

Strengths

• Data is based on a defined grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Includes scanned original maps and reports, preserving historical survey detail.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; data provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving mapping and soil analysis, following a specific agricultural land classification methodology.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

England and Wales, specifically the Middleton Golf Course site.