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Bedfordshire Historic Buildings

Bromham Mill - Willington Dovecote and Stables


A gazetteer of historic buildings in Bedfordshire. See also our gazetteer of historic houses (stately homes).


 Bromham Mill
  

A restored water mill dating from the 17th century, set in 7 acres of water meadows. Within the mill buildings are a craft exhibit, art gallery, and a fascinating museum of waterways and milling. Visitors can indulge in activities including milling and baking bread, mask making, and a Teddy Bears Picnic. Limited opening times, call or check the website. more...
Bridge End, Bromham, Bedfordshire, England, MK43 8LP

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 4 miles W of Bedford on the A428, on the River Ouse
Website: Bromham Mill
Email: sally.wileman@bedscc.gov.uk
Phone: 01234 824 330
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OS Grid TL009 507
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  De Grey Mausoleum
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences  

A superb family mausoleum attached to Flitton church, housing the memorials to generations of the De Grey family, holders of nearby Wrest Park. The mausoleum is possibly the largest and most magnificent sepulchral chapel attached to an English church.
Flitton, Bedfordshire, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: The mausoleum is usually locked. Contact the keykeeper in advance of a visit: Mrs Stimson, 3 Highfield Road, Flitton, on 01525 860094.
Website: De Grey Mausoleum
English Heritage
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OS Grid TL059359
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 Willington Dovecote and Stables
  

A Tudor dovecote built by Sir John Gostwick, who served as Cardinal Wolsey's Master of Horse. This was a man who thought big; fully 1500 nesting boxes for pigeons line the walls of the dovecote. The cote and adjoining stable block are thought to have been built with stone from Newnham Priory. more...
Willington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 4 miles E of Bedford
Website: Willington Dovecote and Stables
Email: willingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01480 301 494
National Trust
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OS Grid TL107 499
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