Cox Green, Tyne and Wear facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cox Green
Village
Cox Green from the air
Cox Green, Tyne and Wear Location in Tyne and Wear
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Country	England
District	Tyne and Wear

Cox Green is a small village located in the Sunderland area of Tyne and Wear, England. It sits right on the south bank of the River Wear, nestled between the villages of Penshaw and Offerton.

A cool feature of Cox Green is the Cox Green Footbridge, which connects the village to Washington Staithes on the other side of the river. Mostly, Cox Green is a quiet place where people live in homes.

What's in a Name?

The name Cox Green has a long history! It comes from an old English word, cocc, which means "cock" or "crest of a hill." This suggests the village might have been named after some small hills nearby.

Over many years, the name changed a bit. In 1108, it was called Cosse, and by 1248, it was known as Cokksgrene. The "Green" part was added later, probably because the village has green spaces.

Getting Around

Cox Green is located just north of the A183 road. This road helps people travel to and from the village. It's also about a mile west of the main A19 highway, which is a big road for longer journeys.

The village used to have its own train station. It opened in the 1850s, which was a long time ago! However, the station closed down in 1964. This happened because of something called the "Beeching Axe," which was a plan to close many railway lines and stations across Britain.