Rose And Crown Hotel

The current building dates from the 16th century, with significant medieval roots. The north range actually dates to the 14th century, featuring an original crown-post roof—a medieval timber-framed roofing structure. This is one of the oldest Inns in Salisbury. 

The building has been modernized over time, but it retains much of its traditional charm: timber framing with plaster, a jettied first floor on the right-hand section, part-brick and part-plastered ground floor, and a characteristic old tile roof.

The layout includes a long façade gently curving along Harnham Road, a former yard entry where the current glazed entrance is now, and an attached tile-hung wing at the rear with dormer windows. Inside, the north range still houses a 1st-floor bedroom with the original crown-post roof trusses, sealed at collar level.

Prior to East Harnham School being built in 1859 classes were held at the Inn.

The building is Grade II* listed, reflecting its particular historical and architectural interest. It was officially designated on 28 February 1952. 

Just past the Inn and on the opposite side of the road is a rare set of terraced thatched cottages. The considerable fire risks of thatched properties meant terracing was very unpopular. The renowned television presenter and architectural commentator, Jonathan Meades, grew up in number 55 - roughly in the middle. The first cottage on the left was owned by "Stiffy" Edwards, a double amputee who owned the Rose and Crown before WW2. He had two child, Jane and Glynn. Glynn grew up to play Dave Harris, the Winchester Club barman, in Minder.