{"id":26182,"date":"2020-05-05T16:55:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T15:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=26182"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:32:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T17:32:00","slug":"ihbcs-heritage-from-the-doorstep-shock-and-dismay-as-historic-monument-vandalised-with-stay-at-home-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=26182","title":{"rendered":"IHBC\u2019s \u2018Heritage from the doorstep\u2019: Shock and dismay as historic monument vandalised with ‘stay at home’ message"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shock and dismay have been expressed after an historic Somerset monument was vandalised with a “stay at home” message, writes Somerset Live.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Somerset Live<\/em> writes:<\/p>\n

The Grade II listed Hood Monument in Compton Dundon, which stands as a tribute to Vice Admiral Sir Samuel Hood, was defaced at some point over the past few days.<\/p>\n

An image of the cartoon cat Garfield has been sprayed painted onto the base of the monument with the message “Garfield says stay at home”.<\/p>\n

Other faces and incomprehensible graffiti have also been daubed on to the monument.<\/p>\n

Historic England, which cares for historic structures and sites across the country, has been left saddened by the attack.<\/p>\n

Mark Harrison, Historic England\u2019s head of heritage crime strategy, said: “We will be working closely with Avon and Somerset Police to identify the offenders and bring them to account.”<\/p>\n

The Hood monument at Compton Dundon is among the most significant listed structures in England.<\/p>\n

The column was built around 1830 to commemorate the life of Admiral Sir Samuel Hood, who led a number of Royal Navy campaigns during the latter part of the 18th Century….<\/span><\/div>\n

Simon Hickman, South West development advice team leader for Historic England, said: “It was built around 1830 to commemorate the life of Admiral Sir Samuel Hood, who led a number of Royal Navy campaigns during the latter part of the 18th century.<\/p>\n

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“We are saddened to hear the monument has been vandalised….\u00a0this doesn’t just harm to the historic fabric but can also affect local character and civic pride.<\/div>\n
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“Although we are currently unable to make a site visit due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Historic England will provide advice and expertise to assist with any technical queries to make good ….”<\/p>\n

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