Cox Green, Greater Manchester
Cox Green is a settlement near to Bolton within the Egerton district of Greater Manchester. It is primarily a residential town.Etymology
Green is from Old English cocc "cock in the plural form coccs. Due to corruption of the name over the years, the name is similar to the modern surname Cox. The name was recorded as Cosse in 1108, and Couuse in 1146 and Cokksgrene in 1248.
'Green' is a modern addition, referring to the village common.Cox Green is on the A666 road.
