Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Burniston North Site (1989-1999)

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Burniston north site in Scarborough, collected 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. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and contains Natural England and Ordnance Survey data.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and variability for a specific site using the available point soils data and pit descriptions.
• Assess land use suitability for planning purposes based on the mapped land grades and subgrades.
• Integrate historical land classification data with modern GIS layers for longitudinal land quality studies.

Strengths

• Data follows the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey record.

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 consistency for spatial analysis.

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 recorded on paper maps and in reports.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Burniston north site, Scarborough, England and Wales (methodology).