ALCR23993: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Hove, Toads Hole Valley (1989-1999)

Hove, Toads Hole Valley is the site of a detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and reports, with some surveys providing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It is published by the Government Digital Service and uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality for specific sites using the available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
• Map land use suitability for planning or conservation purposes based on the scanned geospatial maps.
• Study historical land classification trends in England for the period 1989-1999.

Strengths

• Data is based on detailed site surveys conducted over a 10-year period (1989-1999).
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Provides original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey documentation.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect consistency and detail.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (publisher).

Collection Method

Detailed field surveys and mapping following the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Hove, Toads Hole Valley, England