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Walkford
The Walkford Pub in Walkford
WalkfordLocation within Dorset
OS grid reference	SZ219944
Civil parish	Highcliffe and Walkford
Unitary authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ceremonial county	Dorset
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CHRISTCHURCH
Postcode district	BH23
Dialling code	01425
Police	Dorset
Fire	Dorset and Wiltshire
Ambulance	South Western
UK Parliament	Christchurch
List of places UK England Dorset 50°44′56″N 1°41′27″W / 50.7488°N 1.6908°W / 50.7488; -1.6908

Walkford is a suburb of Christchurch, in the electoral ward of Highcliffe and Walkford, in the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. The suburb historically was in Hampshire.

History

The name "Walkeforde" is first recorded in the 15th century in connection with Milton parish to the east. The name likely referred to a crossing over the Chewton stream, (now known as the Walkford Brook). A settlement called Walkford is first noted in the late 19th century, and much of the Walkford area was developed in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Politics

Walkford shares a parish council and a BCP Council ward with Highcliffe. Walkford is part of the Christchurch parliamentary constituency for elections to the House of Commons. It is currently represented by Conservative MP Christopher Chope.

Culture

Walkford was used as a filming location for One Foot in the Grave.

References

1. "Walkford, Christchurch - area information, map, walks and more". Ordnance Survey Get Outside. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
2. ^ "Christchurch Historic Urban Character Area 23. Walkford". Dorset Historic Towns Survey: Christchurch. Dorset County Council. p. 204.
3. Martin, Andy (14 November 2019). "Highcliffe and Walkford residents offered a chance to have their say under new neighbourhood plan". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
4. One Foot in the Grave Series 6 DVD Commentary

External links

• Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council Website

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