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Downton Abbey Church exterior

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The church used in the show is believed to have been built in 1153. Both the exterior and interior have been the location for several funerals and weddings....

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Downton Abbey Churchyard

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Many Downton Abbey scenes have taken place in this churchyard, where Matthew, Sybil, William and Lavinia are buried....

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Front Gate of Downton Abbey Church

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During the series, several scenes take place at the front gates of the church, which is actually called St. Mary the Virgin, but is known as St. Michael and All Angels Church on Downton Abbey.  ...

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Downton Abbey Front Doors

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Each of the front doors feature a bone-eating wolf's head. Underneath are little winged iron dragons. Above the door and the windows on each side of the doors you'll see the Carnavon motto in old French lettering that reads "...

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Downton Abbey Dining Room

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The Dining Room is just as grand as it looks on Downton Abbey. The painting of Charles I on horseback that features famously on the show is by renowned Flemish Baroque painter Anthony Van Dyck. There are many other portraits ...

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Downton Abbey Library

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The red sofas in the large, majestic 75-foot long library are actually used on Downton Abbey, although most other furniture is put away during filming. All the fine china and other objects seen on the show are props, to ensur...

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Downton Abbey from the Back Lawn

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The windows along the back of the castle look out from a variety of rooms, including the music room and the drawing room. The view from these windows is of Heaven's Gate folly, set high up above a wide expanse of lawn and wit...

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Highclere Castle/Downton Abbey Courtyard

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The courtyard is where you'll find the horse stables, the estate office, the farm office and a gift shop. This is the area that leads to the servants' entrance, and where you may remember seeing Thomas enjoying cigarette brea...

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Walking Path to Highclere Castle/Downton Abbey

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As you walk up the gravel drive to the house, the beauty of the centuries-old building is breathtaking. The familiar view that Downton Abbey fans have grown accustomed to is even more impressive in person.  ...

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Downton Abbey Servants’ Entrance

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To the left of this photo, you'll see a red brick building, which is where the servants' entrance is located. Servants would never enter through the main door of Downton Abbey—they would only enter through the courtyard...

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