He wrote that the statue was then cleaned and reassembled Historic country house Of which the car park is part. It was then examined by the governor. It is estimated that the statue dates back to the first or second century.
Experts noted that an iron plug was added to the statue so that it could be installed on the pedestal. This is a modification that historically occurred on many occasions at the end of the eighteenth century. Italian merchants of the time often did this business to sell such statues.
'Awesome trip'
“Just imagine the incredible journey this statue has taken over the years,” the palace wrote. What exactly this journey entailed, and how the statue arrived at this location, remains unclear at the moment.
Greg Crowley, the builder who discovered the statue, said: “Best find I've ever made.” “I couldn't believe it when they told me it was an ancient Roman statue. What a wonderful feeling to find something so special.”
The cottage, which was temporarily closed due to ongoing renovations, is open to the public again this week. The statue can now also be seen there.
