230-year-old Sabrina statue found vandalized with light blue crayon
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The statue of Sabrina, thought to have been carved in 1802, has been found vandalized at the UK National Trust in Croome, Worcester.
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The statue of the Roman Naiade, Sabrina, seen here vandalized with light blue crayon in Croome, Worcester on April 13, 2023. (UK National Trust)
The 230-year-old Sabrina statue at Croome, Worcester was scribbled on with a bright blue crayon, an incident which left UK National Trust staff in great dismay. While the marking has been expunged, the process of cleaning the memorial continues.
A National Trust spokesperson exclaimed "We are dismayed that this has happened," adding that despite the disappointment, "incidents like this are very rare considering the millions of visitors who enjoy and respect the places in our care."
The Sabrina statue, which depicted the Roman Naiade in a grotto that was originally decorated with shells, coral, and gems, was believed to have been carved from Coade stone in 1802.
According to the National Trust, another memorial to landscape architect Capability Brown was also vandalized earlier on April 8.
The removal of crayon markings from the Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Memorial is still ongoing. It is worth noting that Brown's work landscaping the grounds was his first significant commission.
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