HEADINGTON, OXFORD

Cuckoo Lane, Headington

Feltham Contractors are currently widening Cuckoo Lane westwards from Woodlands Road by removing the big grass verge on the north side. This is to make a temporary route for contractors' vehicles to building works (a new sports hall) at Rye St Antony School.

From Franklin Road
Looking west from Woodlands Road

Tarmac
A closer view looking west from Woodlands Road

Widened lane
Looking east towards Woodlands Road

The above pictures were taken on Tuesday 11 July 2007. The picture below shows what the verge was like previously (looking west).

The wide part of Cuckoo Lane


"Cuckoo Lane West"

The city council tarmacked the continuation of this lane between Headington Hill Park and the Marston Road (recently christened "Cuckoo Lane West" in January 2007.

© Stephanie Jenkins

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Last updated: 26 November, 2007