William Gladstone memorial: Grade II listed cross missing after Warwickshire car crash

William Gladstone monument in Lea Marston missing crosshead
The memorial to former prime minister William Gladstone in Warwickshire was hit by a car on Wednesday 21 August. Credit: Warwickshire Police

A search is underway for a missing piece of a grade II listed monument after it was hit by a car in Warwickshire.

The William Gladstone memorial cross in Lea Marston was hit by a car on Wednesday 21 August.

Police believe the crosshead broke off, fell into the car and was driven away by the driver.

It is believed that the crosshead could have then been abandoned at an unknown location.

The monument was built in 1905 to memorialise Victorian prime minister William Gladstone.

Mr Gladstone was one of the many famous guests entertained by the philanthropist and MP for Staffordshire North, Charles Adderley, at Ham Hall.

Warwickshire Police are asking anyone who may have seen the crosshead to get in touch with them.

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