Appeal launched after statues stolen from Iford Manor

It happened sometime over Thursday night.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 21st Jun 2025

Wiltshire Police have launched an investigation after several statues were stolen from Iford Manor, near Bradford on Avon.

Sometime from Thursday night (19/06) into Friday morning, unknown suspects have broken into the property and stolen a number of items.

These include:

She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the bronze base

Pair of symmetrical fawns, copies of the Villa Dei Papyri fawns

Bust of Antinous

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

If you witnessed any suspicious activity in the area between 10.45pm on Thursday evening and 8am on Friday morning, or if you have any information on the whereabouts of the items, contact police.

Officers are also urging any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items.

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