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Iford Manor 'devastated' by mystery bronze statue theft | Iford Manor 'devastated' by mystery bronze statue theft |
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The theft happened in the middle of the night on Thursday evening | The theft happened in the middle of the night on Thursday evening |
The owners of a manor say they woke up to "devastation" and "mystery" after four large bronze statues were stolen from the grounds overnight. | |
The art pieces were reportedly taken from Iford Manor near Bradford on Avon on Thursday evening, where a Jazz festival is taking place. | |
Managing Partner at Iford Manor Estate William Cartwright-Hignett said he is "frustrated and angry" that the garden, which is a safe space for the public, was targeted and "violated" in such a way. | Managing Partner at Iford Manor Estate William Cartwright-Hignett said he is "frustrated and angry" that the garden, which is a safe space for the public, was targeted and "violated" in such a way. |
Wiltshire Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing. | Wiltshire Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing. |
The She-wolf bronze that was stolen had stood on the grounds for more than 120 years | The She-wolf bronze that was stolen had stood on the grounds for more than 120 years |
A statue of She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the plinth, two Roman deer and a bust of Antinous were stolen from the property, police said. | A statue of She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the plinth, two Roman deer and a bust of Antinous were stolen from the property, police said. |
The She-wolf bronze had stood on the grounds for more than 120 years. | The She-wolf bronze had stood on the grounds for more than 120 years. |
"My overwhelming sense is frustration and sadness, I'm angry on behalf of heritage and the place," he said. | "My overwhelming sense is frustration and sadness, I'm angry on behalf of heritage and the place," he said. |
"They're iconic pieces, they make the space what it is - they were an important element of what we're about. | "They're iconic pieces, they make the space what it is - they were an important element of what we're about. |
"It's a garden of cultural significance with a focus on tranquillity and being a safe space for people - it now feels violated." | "It's a garden of cultural significance with a focus on tranquillity and being a safe space for people - it now feels violated." |
Iford Manor Jazz festival has been taking place on the grounds and is set to end on 22 June | Iford Manor Jazz festival has been taking place on the grounds and is set to end on 22 June |
Mr Cartwright-Hignett said it is a "mystery" how the heavy statues were removed overnight. | Mr Cartwright-Hignett said it is a "mystery" how the heavy statues were removed overnight. |
"We were right in the middle of our Jazz festival - It's not a two man lift. | "We were right in the middle of our Jazz festival - It's not a two man lift. |
Mr Cartwright-Hignett said "the show must go on" for the jazz festival | Mr Cartwright-Hignett said "the show must go on" for the jazz festival |
"We wrapped up and closed everything up, went to bed and woke up to a disaster. | "We wrapped up and closed everything up, went to bed and woke up to a disaster. |
"The Jazz festival was unbelievable last night and it will be today - the show must go on. | "The Jazz festival was unbelievable last night and it will be today - the show must go on. |
"In the meantime, we hope that some right thinking people have a conscience and will restore them to their rightful owners," he added. | "In the meantime, we hope that some right thinking people have a conscience and will restore them to their rightful owners," he added. |
Officers have asked for any witnesses who may have information on activity on th e grounds between 22:45 BST on Thursday and 8:00 BST am on Friday. | Officers have asked for any witnesses who may have information on activity on th e grounds between 22:45 BST on Thursday and 8:00 BST am on Friday. |
They have also urged for any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items. | They have also urged for any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items. |
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