Cox Green, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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.jpg) Cox Green Road, Cox Green |
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| OS grid reference | SD716138 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BOLTON |
| Postcode district | BL7 |
| Dialling code | 01204 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Cox Green is a small community located near the large town of Bolton. It is part of the Egerton area in Greater Manchester, England. Most of the buildings in Cox Green are homes, making it mainly a place where people live.
What's in a Name? The History of Cox Green
The name Cox Green has an interesting history. The first part, Cox, comes from an old English word, cocc. This word meant "cock" or "crest of a hill." So, it likely referred to a hilly area.
Over many years, the name changed a bit. It became similar to the modern last name Cox, but they are not directly related. Records show the name appeared in different forms over time:
- In 1108, it was called Cosse.
- In 1146, it was known as Couuse.
- By 1248, it was recorded as Cokksgrene.
The second part of the name, Green, was added later. This part refers to a "village common" or a shared grassy area. Many old English villages had a "green" where people could gather or animals could graze.
Getting Around: Roads and Transport
Cox Green is located right on the A666 road. This main road connects it to other towns and cities. It makes it easy for people living in Cox Green to travel by car or bus to nearby places like Bolton.
