The Rose & Crown public House is a listed building and the entry on Historic England's website is:
TQ 32 NW CUCKFIELD LONDON ROAD 1/71 The Rose and Crown Public 6.4.70 House GV II Inn. Possibly late C16 or early C17 in origin with C17 features but refronted in C19. Timber-framed building, the ground floor now clad in painted brick, the upper floors tile hung with slate roof. 3 storeys, 1:3:2 windows. Second floor has 1 tripartite casement, ground and first floors are tripartite sashes with glazing bars and horns. Bar front with splayed bay. The rear elevation has 2 gabled dormers. 2 end external brick chimney stacks, the north one late C16 with base of sandstone. 3 detached square shafts set close together under a single capping. The Saloon Bar has a sandstone late C16 4-centred arched chimneypiece with the initials 'W B A' and the date '1688' carved in the spandrels. Chamfered spine beam but otherwise the interior has been refurbished. (See VCH, Vol VII p 148). Listing NGR: TQ3056225014
The Rose and Crown was a popular venue to hold meetings. In the late 1800s the Cuckfield Bonfire Boys used to meet there every Monday evening. The Society of Oddfellows also met there. The September Fair was regularly held in the Rose and Crown meadow and sometimes the Circus would come to there too.
In 1890 the Mid Sussex Times reported on entertainment that had been held on the Rose and Crown meadow: The town has received visits from two traveling troupes of entertainers during the week, both of which have been located in the Rose and Crown Hotel field. On Tuesday evening, a circus and menagerie were the attraction, with daring feats performed by Colonel Chevalier E. D. Boone and five lions, assisted by Mdlle. Milli Carlotte. These performances were watched with great interest by a large number of spectators. On Saturday, Julian's international circus drew large audiences, maintaining its reputation for showcasing wild animals, acrobats, and clever horses. Both circuses featured outdoor spectacles that paraded through the streets, with Mr. Julian's procession dazzling in new costumes adorned with bright colors and shining tinsel, worn by the troupe of performers.
These newspaper reports give the names of some of the publicans:
The Sussex Advertiser, on 12 February 1856 reported:
JUNIPER.—February 7, Mrs. Juniper, wife of Mr. Charles Juniper, of the Rose and Crown Inn, Cuckfield, aged 71 years.
The Sussex Advertiser, on 15 June 1858, reported proceedings at the Petty Sessions: in which Charles Juniper applied to have the pub's license transferred to him after the death of his father, who passed away without a will (intestate). Charles, being the heir-at-law, was already managing the Rose and Crown Inn before his father's death. The application for the license transfer was granted.
The Sussex Advertiser, on 13 November 1855, reported proceedings at the Petty Sessions: The following circumstance shows that when servants are inclined to be dishonest, they will be so in spite of caution. Mr. C. Juniper, of the Rose and Crown, had given out to his man 10 bushels of wheat to be sown on 5 acres of land, at Henmead Farm. The field was sown and harrowed to Mr. Juniper's satisfaction, but on Wednesday last, as he was turning over some rubbish in an outhouse, he found one of the sacks he had given out concealed, with about 2 bushels of wheat in it—no doubt the same he had given the man to sow. He very incautiously removed it and took it home before informing the police of the circumstance and thus lost all chance of discovering the real delinquent, his only resource being to discharge his man. A £2 reward has also been offered for the discovery of some mischievous person who broke a gate of Mr. Juniper's, of the Rose and Crown, and turned some colts loose on the road.
In December 1893 Mid Sussex Times: On Tuesday evening, a farewell gathering took place at the Rose and Crown, where the landlord, Mr. A. Pierre, bid an affectionate goodbye to his many friends. The occasion was marked by a lively and convivial atmosphere, with the traditional “loving cup” being passed around. The evening was filled with harmonious camaraderie, as attendees enjoyed a jovial time together.
The previous September Alexander Leon Pierre was summoned to appear at the Haywards Heath Petty Session before Mr. W. H. Campion (in the chair) and other magistrates, Alexander Leon Pierre, of the Rose and Crown Inn, Cuckfield, was summoned for permitting drunkenness on his licensed premises on August 30th.
January 1912 Mid Sussex Times: transfer of license of the Rose and Crown Inn, Cuckfield, from Mrs. E. Weller to Mr. Walter Richard Hazell
April 1913 Mid Sussex Times: The license of the Rose and Crown, Cuckfield, was transferred from Mr. W. R. Hazell to Mr. Harry Hammond.
January 1926 Mid Sussex Times: Mr. Harry Hammond, the well-known licensee of the Rose and Crown, suffered a sad bereavement last week with the passing of his wife, Mrs. Emma Hammond. At the age of 49, Mrs. Hammond had been in declining health for several years.
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