Standlake Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Detailed Soil and Land Grade Maps

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Standlake, Langley's Lane site. 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 provides land grading, including Grade 3 subdivisions, and may contain unedited soil sample point data and pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability based on available unedited sample point data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map historical land quality for planning or environmental studies using the scanned geospatial maps.
• Compare land grade subdivisions (e.g., 3a vs. 3b) for specific agricultural suitability assessments.

Strengths

• Original survey data from a government ministry (MAFF) between 1989 and 1999.
• Includes detailed land grade subdivisions (Grade 3a and 3b) as per the current grading methodology.
• May contain supplementary unedited soil sample point data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports, which may limit digital analysis.
• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, requiring manual inspection after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with mapping at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey period ended in 1999; data is historical.

Geography

Standlake, Langley's Lane site in England