De Grey Mausoleum

The de Grey Mausoleum sits next to St John the Baptist Church with a cross-shaped layout, its main nave positioned against the church's chancel. The building started in 1614 and received additional sections in the 1700s, creating its current spacious and complex form.

Building began in 1614, likely driven by the de Grey family's prominence in the area. Architect Edward Shepherd designed expansions between 1739 and 1740 that enlarged and updated the structure.

Inside are twenty monuments honoring members of the de Grey family, including Henry Grey and his wife Mary Cotton from 1614. These carvings reflect the family's wealth and importance in English society across many generations.

English Heritage manages the site and welcomes visitors to explore the building. It is best visited alongside the neighboring church to appreciate how both structures relate to each other.

This is one of England's largest sepulchral chapels, housing sculptures by renowned artists J. Michael Rysbrack and Matthew Noble. These artistic works make it a notable example of burial chapel design from different periods.

Location: Flitton and Greenfield

Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/de-grey-mausoleum

GPS coordinates: 52.01106,-0.45773

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46