Vandals cause £30,000 damage to historic Ludlow building
Police have issued an appeal for information after vandals caused £30,000 damage to a historic building in Ludlow town centre.
The ancient Buttercross building was damaged when a three-foot diameter stone mill wheel thought to date back to Roman times, was wrenched from the inner wall of the building.
Police Constable Tim Street, the investigating officer, said: "The stone wheel was pulled from its metal bracket holding it to the wall. As a result, considerable structural damage has been caused.
"This is criminal damage which we believe happened at around 2am on Saturday (July 14). I am appealing for any information which might help identify the offenders to be passed to Ludlow Police Station by calling 101."
He said the Buttercross was built in 1746 being used as a marketplace. It is raised from street level with open access and is owned by Ludlow Town Council.
The stone wheel was left lying on the ground.
Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
