ALCL12995: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Hutton Rudby, 1989-1999

Hutton Rudby in Hambleton District, England, is the subject of this detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey. The dataset likely contains scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and unedited soil data from site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed ALC grading methodology described.
• Analyze soil characteristics and limitations using the available unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Integrate historical land classification maps into modern GIS systems for land-use planning.
• Compare land quality subgrades (e.g., 3a vs. 3b) for specific agricultural sites.

Strengths

• Based on the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land 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 definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps are at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect spatial analysis consistency.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys, soil sampling, and mapping.

Time Range

1989-1999

Freshness

Data collection time range is 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Hutton Rudby, Hambleton District, England.