Bardsey soil series GB
A representative soil profile of the Bardsey series (Eutric Planosols) in England. (Cranfield University 2021. The Soils Guide. Available: www.landis.org.uk. Cranfield University, UK.)
Soils classified and described by the World Reference Base for England and Wales:
www.landis.org.uk/services/soilsguide/wrb_list.cfm
The Bardsey soils are composed mainly of slowly permeable soils over Carboniferous mudstones and shales. The Bardsey and associated soils areextensive in Northern England, particularly South Yorkshire, and also in the Midlands. It is normally on gently undulating to rolling terrain between 10 and 140 m O.D., often bounded by sandstone outcrops, but rises in places to 400 m O.D.; some steeper slopes are included.
Bardsey soils are seasonally waterlogged because of their slowly permeable subsoil at shallow depth. The degree of waterlogging varies with drainage treatment, climate and cropping. Undrained land with a wet climate may be severely waterlogged (Wetness Class V). In low rainfall areas, appropriately drained land is in Wetness Class III but is in Wetness Class IV in much of the wetter northern districts. The Rivington series, overlying permeable shattered sandstone, is well drained (Wetness Class I). The soils do not readily absorb winter rainwater, hence rapid run-off is likely. Bardsey soils are non-droughty for cereals, but slightly droughty under grass while Rivington soils are moderately droughty under grass in normal years.
In the Midlands the land is mainly under permanent grass, arable use predominating only in south Staffordshire and Warwickshire. Some cereals and potatoes are grown in east Derbyshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, and there is market gardening around Melbourne, Derbyshire. The slow subsoil permeability of the Bardsey series results in surface wetness which reduces the period suitable for landwork. Cultivations must be carefully timed to avoid damage to soil structure. Autumn landwork and crop establishment are desirable, except on Rivington soils, as there are few machinery work days available in spring.
In Yorkshire the association is mainly in cultivation. Potatoes are common on the lighter soils but cereals are the main crop. An unusual feature is the production of forced rhubarb between Leeds and Wakefield. Grass yields are acceptable under intensive use and there is some permanent grass, especially on the steeper or higher ground.
For additional information about the soil association, visit:
www.landis.org.uk/services/soilsguide/mapunit.cfm?mu=71301
For more information on the World Reference Base soil classification system, visit:
www.fao.org/3/i3794en/I3794en.pdf
Bardsey soil series GB
A representative soil profile of the Bardsey series (Eutric Planosols) in England. (Cranfield University 2021. The Soils Guide. Available: www.landis.org.uk. Cranfield University, UK.)
Soils classified and described by the World Reference Base for England and Wales:
www.landis.org.uk/services/soilsguide/wrb_list.cfm
The Bardsey soils are composed mainly of slowly permeable soils over Carboniferous mudstones and shales. The Bardsey and associated soils areextensive in Northern England, particularly South Yorkshire, and also in the Midlands. It is normally on gently undulating to rolling terrain between 10 and 140 m O.D., often bounded by sandstone outcrops, but rises in places to 400 m O.D.; some steeper slopes are included.
Bardsey soils are seasonally waterlogged because of their slowly permeable subsoil at shallow depth. The degree of waterlogging varies with drainage treatment, climate and cropping. Undrained land with a wet climate may be severely waterlogged (Wetness Class V). In low rainfall areas, appropriately drained land is in Wetness Class III but is in Wetness Class IV in much of the wetter northern districts. The Rivington series, overlying permeable shattered sandstone, is well drained (Wetness Class I). The soils do not readily absorb winter rainwater, hence rapid run-off is likely. Bardsey soils are non-droughty for cereals, but slightly droughty under grass while Rivington soils are moderately droughty under grass in normal years.
In the Midlands the land is mainly under permanent grass, arable use predominating only in south Staffordshire and Warwickshire. Some cereals and potatoes are grown in east Derbyshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, and there is market gardening around Melbourne, Derbyshire. The slow subsoil permeability of the Bardsey series results in surface wetness which reduces the period suitable for landwork. Cultivations must be carefully timed to avoid damage to soil structure. Autumn landwork and crop establishment are desirable, except on Rivington soils, as there are few machinery work days available in spring.
In Yorkshire the association is mainly in cultivation. Potatoes are common on the lighter soils but cereals are the main crop. An unusual feature is the production of forced rhubarb between Leeds and Wakefield. Grass yields are acceptable under intensive use and there is some permanent grass, especially on the steeper or higher ground.
For additional information about the soil association, visit:
www.landis.org.uk/services/soilsguide/mapunit.cfm?mu=71301
For more information on the World Reference Base soil classification system, visit:
www.fao.org/3/i3794en/I3794en.pdf