saved for the nation following direct intervention and funding from the Duke of Rothesay (later Charles III); its contents had already been catalogued by Sotheby's for auction. The controversy and debate concerning the salvation echoed the debates of the early 20th century about the worth to the national heritage. Today, the British country house is safe from demolition, but its worth is still subject to debate and re-evaluation. British country house contents auctions still happen. See also :Category:British country houses destroyed in the 20th century Destruction of Irish country houses (1919–1923) Country house conversion to apartments Destruction of the Country House exhibition References Bibliography External links List of ca. 2000 lost English country houses Town and Country Planning Act 1932 Published by Legislation.gov.uk. retrieved 3 December 2010. Town and Country Planning Act 1968 Published by Legislation.gov.uk. retrieved 3 December 2010. St Louis Art Museum retrieved 22 March 2007 Leonard Jacks, The Great Houses of Nottinghamshire. retrieved 9 December 2010. Nuthall Temple by Mrs Holden retrieved 23 March 2007 Wolverhampton's Listed Buildings retrieved 23 March 2007 BBC.CO.UK retrieved 23 March 2007 British History Online retrieved 25 March 2007 Independence of Ireland retrieved 25 March 2007 The archaeology of the Great Famine Researching Strong(e)s and Strang(e)s in Britain and Ireland Scotland's Places; Bathgate, Balbardie House retrieved 9 December 2010. Demolished buildings and structures in the United Kingdom Houses in the United Kingdom