Walford, Shropshire Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:The B5067 at Walford Heath - geograph.org.uk - 1822971.jpg
Static Image Caption:Walford Heath, Shropshire
Coordinates:52.78°N -2.839°W
Official Name:Walford
Civil Parish:Baschurch
Civil Parish1:Pimhill
Unitary England:Shropshire
Lieutenancy England:Shropshire
Region:West Midlands
Constituency Westminster:North Shropshire
Post Town:SHREWSBURY
Postcode District:SY4
Postcode Area:SY
Dial Code:01939
Os Grid Reference:SJ434206

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.

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coronavirus: North Shropshire College principal denies COVID-19 infection at Walford campus. Border Counties Advertizer. en. 2020-04-07.