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Walford is a small village in Shropshire, England.

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Walford
Walford Heath, Shropshire
Walford Location within Shropshire
OS grid reference	SJ434206
Civil parish	Baschurch Pimhill
Unitary authority	Shropshire
Ceremonial county	Shropshire
Region	West Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	SHREWSBURY
Postcode district	SY4
Dialling code	01939
Police	West Mercia
Fire	Shropshire
Ambulance	West Midlands
UK Parliament	North Shropshire
List of places UK England Shropshire 52.780°N 2.839°W / 52.780; -2.839

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

• Listed buildings in Baschurch

References

External links

Media related to Walford, Shropshire at Wikimedia Commons

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