Walford, Shropshire

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Walford
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Walford Heath, Shropshire
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Walford
Location within Shropshire
OS grid reference SJ434206
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SHREWSBURY
Postcode district SY4
Dialling code 01939
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Shropshire
52°46′48″N2°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). [1] The B5067, Shrewsbury to Baschurch road, runs through the village.

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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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References

  1. "Coronavirus: North Shropshire College principal denies COVID-19 infection at Walford campus". Border Counties Advertizer. Retrieved 7 April 2020.

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