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The Sad Fate of ‘Downton Abbey’ Estates: ‘Felling the Ancient Oaks’

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It’s actually rare for English mansions and properties like the one in the hit show to stay in the same family and survive over the years. Anthony Paletta on a new book that looks at estates lost to time. Plus, photos of some of the ancient country homes.

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