ALCL10890: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Howdendyke, 1989-1999

Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Howdendyke site near Goole, collected by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and limitations for specific sites using the available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
• Map land quality at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning or environmental impact assessments.
• Study historical land use and soil survey practices from the late 20th century in England.

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 record.
• Surveys were conducted using a consistent, published grading methodology.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is derived from scanned paper maps and reports, which may require digitization for modern GIS analysis.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil mapping and analysis, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Howdendyke (Goole Hook L.P. Site 1), England, United Kingdom