Darrington Quarry Agricultural Land Classification Survey, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Darrington Quarry site in North Yorkshire, scanned from original paper maps and reports. The data was collected in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. Surveys include the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, with some records containing unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil quality and land use suitability for specific sites based on the mapped land grades and subgrades.
• Integrate scanned map and report data into geographic information systems for regional land use planning.
• Study soil characteristics and variability using the available unedited sample point data and soil pit descriptions.

Strengths

• Data collection follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Original survey materials, including maps and reports, have been preserved and scanned.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Spatial scales vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency for analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by MAFF, with results captured in original paper maps and reports that were later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Darrington Quarry site, North Yorkshire, England