Cox's Walk
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Cox's Walk
Image: © Marathon Taken: 21 Sep 2011
This oak-lined formal avenue is known as Cox's Walk and leads from the junction of Dulwich Common and Lordship Lane into Sydenham Hill Woods. It was cut soon after 1732 by Francis Cox to connect his establishment of the Green Man Tavern and Dulwich Wells with the more popular Sydenham Wells. In 1739, Francis Cox sank a well for his own family. The water was found to be possessed of purgative qualities, and was for some time used medicinally. Whilst the water was popular much custom was drawn to the adjoining tavern, and its proprietor flourished. The Green Chain Walk now follows Cox's Walk between Sydenham Hill Woods and Dulwich Park.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.441404
Longitude
-0.067456
