A local campaign group, Kernow Matters To Us, criticised the original carving when it was unveiled in March.
The group dedicated to preserving the integrity of Cornwall’s history and culture described the sculpture as “vandalism”.
“This official vandalism has been condemned by people who love Cornwall both at home and as far away as Australia,” it said.
“We are deeply shocked that the inappropriately named English Heritage has installed a sculpture of Merlin in our Co… (View original article)