Richard de Grey (died 1271) of Codnor, Derbyshire, was a landowner who held many important positions during the reign of Henry III of England, including governor of the Channel Islands and later both constable of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports from 1258 irregularly to 1264.
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