Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Lewknor B (M40 Services 4), 1989-1999

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Lewknor B 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 soil grading following the methodology in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'. Some surveys also contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Analyze historical land quality for planning based on Agricultural Land Classification grades.
• Map soil subgrade distributions based on the subdivision of Grade 3 into 3a and 3b.
• Study soil characteristics based on available unedited sample point data and pit descriptions.

Strengths

• Original survey data from a government ministry (MAFF) collected over a defined 10-year period (1989-1999).
• Includes detailed soil grade subdivisions (3a and 3b) and some unedited sample point data.
• Maps are available at varying scales, typically 1:10,000, providing detailed spatial information.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports, which may require digitization for modern analysis.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil mapping and classification, with results recorded on paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

England, specific to the Lewknor B (M40 Services 4) site.