ALCL13591: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Whickham, Gateshead

Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Whickham site in Gateshead, 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 is provided by the Government Digital Service and contains Natural England and Ordnance Survey data.

Use Cases

• Map historical agricultural land quality based on detailed site surveys and soil data.
• Analyze soil characteristics and classifications for specific geographic sites.
• Study land-use change over time by comparing historical classification maps with contemporary data.

Strengths

• Data uses the established grading methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more detailed analysis.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the detail of the primary survey work.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, 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.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service, containing Natural England and Ordnance Survey data.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with results captured in paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Whickham, Gateshead, England