Walford, Shropshire

Walford

Walford Heath, Shropshire
Walford
 Walford shown within Shropshire
OS grid referenceSJ434206
Civil parishBaschurch
Pimhill
Unitary authorityShropshire
Ceremonial countyShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town SHREWSBURY
Postcode district SY4
Dialling code 01939
Police West Mercia
Fire Shropshire
Ambulance West Midlands
EU Parliament West Midlands
UK ParliamentNorth Shropshire
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Coordinates: 52°46′48″N 2°50′20″W / 52.780°N 2.839°W / 52.780; -2.839

Walford is a small village in Shropshire, England.

It is notable for its agricultural college (Walford and North Shropshire College). 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.

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