ALCR22394: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Chart Sutton, 1989-1999

England and Wales agricultural land survey data for the Chart Sutton, Back Lane site. The dataset contains 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 includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, with some surveys also providing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the grading methodology described in the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' report.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics and land quality based on the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use suitability for planning and development assessments using the scanned original paper maps.
• Study the spatial distribution of Grade 3a and 3b subgrades within a surveyed site.

Strengths

• Uses the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' report.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports from detailed surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred 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 involving soil analysis and mapping, with results recorded on paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Chart Sutton, Back Lane (Maidstone LP Site 33), England and Wales