Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Downton, Leagreen Farm (1989-1999)

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for Downton, Leagreen Farm. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It features the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000 and unedited sample point soils data for some surveys.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics and land potential based on unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land capability at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning and environmental impact assessments.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular agricultural productivity analysis.

Strengths

• Data follows the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing more detailed classification.
• Contains unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for some surveys, offering raw observational data.

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• 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 conducted between 1989 and 1999, with scanned original paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Last updated date is unknown.

Geography

Downton, Leagreen Farm (Hampshire, England, UK)