Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Teynham Site with Soil Data (1989-1999)
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Teynham, Frognal Lane site, surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and reports, with mapping scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, and unedited sample point soils data for some surveys. It is provided by Natural England and contains Ordnance Survey data.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Map land quality subdivisions, such as Grade 3a and 3b, for regional planning and agricultural development.
Integrate historical land classification data with modern geospatial layers for longitudinal land-use studies.
Strengths
Uses the current, officially described Agricultural Land Classification grading methodology for England and Wales.
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey record.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Row count and file formats 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 (survey), Natural England (provider)
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.