De Grey Mausoleum
De Grey Mausoleum
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 two and a half centuries (1614-1859), to the De Grey family of Wrest Park.
Henry Grey, the sixth Earl of Kent, founded the mausoleum in around 1605, and was buried here in accordance with his will of 1614. This started the accumulation of one of the greatest collections of family funerary monuments in England.
Venue Category:
Historic Buildings & Monuments
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Observing
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Religious Education
Suitability:
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Flitton
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 5EL
Venue Contact Number:
0870 333 1181
0800 015 0516