Walford, Shropshire
Walford is a small village in Shropshire, England.
| Walford | |
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 Walford Heath, Shropshire | |
  Walford Location within Shropshire | |
| OS grid reference | SJ434206 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHREWSBURY |
| Postcode district | SY4 |
| Dialling code | 01939 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
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It is notable for its agricultural college (Walford and North Shropshire College).[1] The B5067, Shrewsbury to Baschurch road, runs through the village.
The northern part of the village, which includes the college, is in the parish of Baschurch. The southern part, known as Walford Heath, is situated at the crossroads of the B5067 road with the Merrington to Yeaton lane, and is in the parish of Pimhill. The speed limit here has recently been reduced to 40 mph. There are a number of commercial premises and a post box.
Immediately to the east of Walford Heath lies the hamlet of Old Woods.
See also
References
- "Coronavirus: North Shropshire College principal denies COVID-19 infection at Walford campus". Border Counties Advertizer. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
External links
Media related to Walford, Shropshire at Wikimedia Commons
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