Walford is a small village in Shropshire, England.

Walford
Walford Heath, Shropshire
Walford is located in Shropshire
Walford
Walford
Location within Shropshire
OS grid referenceSJ434206
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSHREWSBURY
Postcode districtSY4
Dialling code01939
PoliceWest Mercia
FireShropshire
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Shropshire
52°46′48″N 2°50′20″W / 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.

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References

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