The Rose Inn

The Rose Inn is a building with probable origins in the 17th century, located on an early site beside Pickering Bridge. Although much altered over time, it is said to contain remnants of the original crucks. The elevation facing Bridge Street is one storey high and features a modern semi-dormer, sloping into the rise of the bridge. The exterior is made of coursed stone, which has been painted and repointed, and it has a new pantile roof. The stone-coped gable end has been partially repaired, and there are two basement windows along with a part plinth. The rendered gable end includes two ground floor windows and one above, which have modern glazing but likely occupy old openings.

The riverside wing dates from the late 18th century or early 19th century and is two storeys tall, constructed in brick. It has a pantile roof with stone-coped gable ends featuring kneelers, and there is one brick chimney stack. The building has a brick dentil eaves cornice and two hung sash windows with glazing bars and lintels, along with two modern windows on the ground floor, which is partly made of coursed rubble.

The Rose Inn, along with Nos 1 and 2 and the premises formerly occupied by John Hague, forms a group with Nos 5 to 8 (consecutive) and the Masonic Hall.