Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Thorpe on the Hill, 1989-1999

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Thorpe on the Hill, Middleton Lane site. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. Some surveys also contain 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 subgrades for land planning based on the available soil pit descriptions and sample point data.
• Map land use suitability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) using the scanned geospatial survey maps.

Strengths

• Data is based on the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
• Some surveys contain 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.
• Data is derived from scanned original paper maps and reports, which may require digitization or interpretation.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with results captured in paper maps and reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Thorpe on the Hill, Middleton Lane (Leeds, England)