Walkford

Electoral division in Christchurch, England

Human settlement in England

Highcliffe and Walkford

Unitary authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ceremonial county

Dorset

Region

South West

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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 settlement in the civil parish of Highcliffe and Walkford in Dorset in England. It is a suburb of the seaside town of Highcliffe, and part of the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Although Walkford is in the ceremonial county of Dorset, historically it was in Hampshire.^[1]

History

The name "Walkeforde" is first recorded in the 15th century in connection with Milton parish to the east.^[2] The name likely referred to a crossing over the Chewton stream, (now known as the Walkford Brook).^[2] 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.^[2]

Politics

Walkford shares a parish council and a BCP Council ward with Highcliffe.^[3] 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.^[4]

References

^ "Walkford, Christchurch - area information, map, walks and more". Ordnance Survey Get Outside. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Christchurch Historic Urban Character Area 23. Walkford". Dorset Historic Towns Survey: Christchurch. Dorset County Council. p. 204.
^ 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.
^ One Foot in the Grave Series 6 DVD Commentary