Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCR27194

Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCR27194 contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the North Gorley, Bickton site. The data was collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999 using the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'. It includes soil pit descriptions and unedited sample point soils data for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyzing soil characteristics and limitations for specific sites using the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Mapping land quality at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning and development assessments.
• Comparing subgrades within Grade 3 agricultural land (3a and 3b) for more nuanced fertility and use potential analysis.

Strengths

• Data follows the established national methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Original survey materials (scanned maps and reports) are provided, preserving methodological detail.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for ground-truthing.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; data provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by government agricultural experts, resulting in paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data collected between 1989 and 1999; last update date for the digital record is unknown.

Geography

North Gorley, Bickton, Hampshire, England (specific site within Hampshire Minerals Plan).