War of the Roses - 1455

Crawley, located on the edge of the Southern Weald near the border of Sussex and Surrey, was a small but strategic market town that served as a hub for trade and a key point for military operations during the tensions of the War of the Roses in 1455. Aligned with the Yorkist cause, it became crucial for reinforcing troops and maintaining supply lines towards London, which made it significant for both commerce and conflict.