Historic cannons stolen

Five bronze cannons have been stolen from the grounds of a museum in Kent.

Three 4ft (1.2m) French field guns cast in 1732, and two small yacht cannons, were taken from the Powell-Cotton museum near Canterbury on Monday.

Malcolm Harman, curator, said the cannons - which were chained to the ground - were "irreplaceable" and fears they were stolen for scrap metal.

Recall the recent theft of major bronze sculptures in the UK, including a Henry Moore.

"They are highly ornate with dolphin handles and crests," Mr Harman said. . .

The three large guns were taken from the French during the battle of Quebec in the 1700s.

From the BBC.

Posted by David on October 26, 2006 9:32 PM