War of the Roses - 1455

The Crawley Manor House served as the residence of the local lord or gentry, functioning as an administrative center for surrounding estates. In 1455, it played a pivotal role in political decision-making, acting as a recruitment hub during the tumultuous War of the Roses and influencing local loyalty and military support.

An imposing brick manor house with tall turrets and a slate roof, surrounded by overgrown gardens and looming trees, under a brooding sky