Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Kingston Upon Hull, Ash Hill (1989-1999)

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the Kingston Upon Hull, Ash Hill site, surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. The data is provided by the Government Digital Service and uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability based on the available unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Map land use suitability for planning purposes using the scanned original paper maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
• Study temporal changes in land classification for a specific site during the 1989-1999 survey period.

Strengths

• Survey data uses the current grading methodology, including subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b.
• Includes original scanned maps and reports, providing primary source material.
• Some surveys include supplementary unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results compiled into paper maps and reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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

Geography

Kingston Upon Hull, Ash Hill (Beverley B.L.P. Site 9), England