Iconic statue of Robin Hood restored after road accident smash in Edwinstowe

The village’s statue of Robin Hood and Maid Marion has been restored and stands proudly back in its place on the High Street after being hit by a vehicle during the summer, which mounted the pavement.

The statue, which was erected in 1998, was damaged after the driver of a car passed out and the out of control vehicle mounted the pavement at speed.

The car destroyed a tree, various items of street furniture and then came to a halt after hitting the statue.

John Peck, Nottinghamshire county councillor for Edwinstowe, said: “The whole village was devastated to see the damage to our iconic statue.

"Edwinstowe is in the heart of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood is part of our history.

"Legend has it that Robin Hood and Maid Marion were married in our church.

"Visitors love to have their photo taken next to the statue. Luckily, with the help of a local resident, I managed to track down the original sculptor, Neale Andrew, who is still working.

"I then contacted Via, Nottinghamshire County Council’s highways department, who stepped in and commissioned Neale to undertake the restoration of the statue.

"The work has taken several months but Neale has done a brilliant job.

"The statue is now back in its place, looking just like new.

"We hope our residents and visitors to Sherwood Forest will enjoy our lovely statue for many years to come.”