ALCR19293: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports, 1989-1999
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Rhodes Minnis site, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with some surveys also containing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. Maps use the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' and were created at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
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 using the geospatial survey maps created at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Strengths
Data collected over a defined 10-year period (1989-1999) by a government ministry.
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
Some surveys contain 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 original paper maps, which may introduce digitization artifacts.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports that were later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data from 1989-1999; last update date unknown.