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English Heritage, De Grey Mausoleum

Flitton, Nr Ampthill

Title

Anthony Grey (1695–1723), Earl of Harold

Date

1723 (?)

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 390 x W 291 x D 121 cm

Accession number

UNAC.DGM.10

Work type

Tomb or mausoleum

Inscription description

inscribed: ANTHONY DE GREY, commonly called EARL of HARROLD, Eldest Son of HENRY DUKE of KENT by JEMIMA CREWE his first Wife. Born the 21st of Feby 1696. He Married the Lady MARY TUFTON, Fourth Daughter of THOMAS EARL of THANET, April the 17th 1718. He was Summoned to Parliament by Writ, November the 6th 1718 as BARON LUCAS of CRUDWELL And was in 1720 made one of the Lords of the Bedchamber to His MAJESTY KING GEORGE. He Dyed without issue July the 21st 1723 Lamented by all who knew him, and an unspeakable Loss to his most Noble and Ancient Family of which he was the Brightest Ornament, and the only hopes. This Monument was Erected by his most Loving Father in memory of so Dear and Deserving a Son.

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English Heritage, De Grey Mausoleum

High Street, , Bedfordshire, Flitton, Nr Ampthill, Bedfordshire MK45 5EJ England

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