[1] It was on a main road from London to Brighton, and at one point in history, it was used as a post office.

[1] The hotel was at one time owned by boxer John Johnson, also known as "Gentleman Jackson", who earned the boxing title Champion of England.

[2][3][5] When the hotel was completely demolished in 1914, the sign was moved to its present location on the crossroads of Sutton High Street and Carshalton Road.

[3] The Cock sign is on a 3-metre-tall (9.8 ft) column,[5] made out of steel and wrought iron.

[2][7] The fingerposts on The Cock sign point to Cheam, Worcester Park, Carshalton, Croydon, Banstead, Reigate, Mitcham, and London.