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De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton

Painted tomb
The painted tomb of Henry Grey, sixth Earl of Kent, and his wife Mary. (c) English Heritage Photo Library
Painted tomb - The painted tomb of Henry Grey, sixth Earl of Kent, and his wife Mary. (c) Interior of Mausoleum - An interior view of the mausoleum (c) De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton - The exterior of the mausoleum, which forms part of St. John’s Church in Flitton. (c) De Grey Mausoleum - The tombs of Anthony de Grey who died in 1721, Henrietta de Grey and Henry de Grey, who both died in 1717 © English Heritage (c) De Grey Mausoleum - Detail of tomb of Jemima de Grey and her husband Philip Yorke, earl of Hardwicke © English Heritage (c) De Grey Mausoleum - Detail of tomb of Thomas, earl de Grey, who died in 1859 © English Heritage (c)

Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments, spanning nearly three centuries (1615-1899), to the De Grey family of Wrest Park.

A downloadable audio tour - visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/audio

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
All yearContact the keykeeper in advance: Mrs Stimson, 3 Highfield Road, Flitton (01525 860094)Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Bedfordshire
Road Access:
Through Flitton, attached to the church, on an unclassified road 11⁄2 miles W of A6 at Silsoe
Train Access:
Flitwick 2 miles
Bus Access:
Flittabus of Ampthill, then Grant Palmer service 200
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
No dogs allowed
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