ALCR14194: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Denmead, 1989-1999

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Denmead, Inhams Lane site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for individual sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Some surveys also contain 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 historical soil characteristics and land quality based on the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use suitability for planning purposes based on the scanned original maps and subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b.

Strengths

• Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer granularity.
• Based on the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' document.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey data.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results digitized as scanned maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; last update date for the digital record is unknown.

Geography

Denmead, Inhams Lane (Winchester LP Site 191), England.