Agricultural Land Classification Survey: East Grinstead, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Golf Course area, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with some surveys also containing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. Maps were produced at scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, typically 1:10,000.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics and land quality based on the available unedited sample point soils data.
• Map land use changes and agricultural potential using the scanned georeferenced paper maps.
• Compare land grading subdivisions, such as Grade 3a versus 3b, for regional agricultural planning.

Strengths

• Surveys use the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' document.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Some surveys contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column-level documentation, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to the specific survey sites and the 1989-1999 collection period.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Natural England; Ordnance Survey.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving mapping and soil sampling.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

East Grinstead and Lingfield Golf Course area, England.