Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Filey, Scarborough (1989-1999)

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Filey area in Scarborough, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. Surveys were conducted in detail between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales.'

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 pit descriptions.
• Map land quality for planning and development assessments based on the scanned original maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century based on the survey period and methodology.

Strengths

• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey documentation.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• 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 and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with mapping and soil sampling, conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Filey, Scarborough, England (sites H11 and I5)