Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Cleethorpes and Grimsby, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Cleethorpes and Grimsby area, including a geothermal park. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, and for some surveys, 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 soil characteristics and variability using the available unedited sample point data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map historical land quality for planning and environmental impact studies based on the scanned geospatial maps.
• Compare land classification subgrades (3a and 3b) for specific agricultural suitability assessments.

Strengths

• Surveys use the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' document.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, providing primary source material.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency and detail.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Natural England.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys with mapping and soil analysis.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Cleethorpes, Grimsby, and a Geothermal Park area (England).