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English Heritage, De Grey Mausoleum
Flitton, Nr Ampthill
Title
Philip Yorke (1720–1790), 2nd Earl of Hardwicke, and Jemima Yorke (1723–1797), 2nd Marchioness Grey
Date
1790 (?)
Medium
marble
Measurements
H 280 x W 155 x D 40 cm
Accession number
UNAC.DGM.18
Work type
Tomb or mausoleum
Inscription description
inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Philip Earl of Hardwicke who died May XVIth MDCCXC. His beneficence this neighbourhood can testify, his extensive learning, his public and private virtues were evident to all who knew him. In his domestic character as husband, parent, friend, his grateful family were ever objects of his unceasing tenderness. Erected by his surviving and afflicted wife Jemima Marchioness Grey, who after fifty years of the happiest marriage waits to follow him. Near this place lies interred the body of Jemima Marchioness Grey and Baroness Lucas, who died January XIth, MDCCXCVII. Her excellent and cultivated understanding, her serene & benevolent temper, her polished manners, domestic virtues and exemplary piety will ever be revered and regretted by her children, relations and friends.
English Heritage, De Grey Mausoleum
High Street, , Bedfordshire, Flitton, Nr Ampthill, Bedfordshire MK45 5EJ England
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Philip Yorke (1720–1790), 2nd Earl of Hardwicke, and Jemima Yorke (1723–1797), 2nd Marchioness Grey English Heritage, De Grey Mausoleum -
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