Acocks Green

United Kingdom

Acocks Green is a suburban area and ward located in southeast Birmingham, England. The name of the location is derived from the Acock family, who constructed a large house in the area during 1370. While it is commonly referred to as Acocks Green, it is occasionally spelled "Acock's Green."

The area has frequently been included on lists highlighting unusual place names. It serves as a residential and commercial suburb within the wider Birmingham metropolitan region.

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