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Iconic Tree at Hadrian’s Wall: A Legacy Cut Short

One of Britains most famous trees deliberately felled

Joe Boateng
Last updated: September 30, 2023 8:47 pm
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The history of the tree at Sycamore Gap is as rich as the Hadrian’s Wall it stood beside. Considered a sentinel of time, this nearly two-century-old tree witnessed countless seasons, standing tall and defiant against natural elements, forming an integral part of the Hadrian’s Wall landscape. Its lone presence in the dramatic dip of the land earned it admiration, but it was its appearance in the 1991 movie “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves” with Kevin Costner that catapulted it to international fame.

Last Thursday, in northern England, a shocking event occurred. A 16-year-old was detained in connection with the intentional toppling of this renowned tree.

The tree at Sycamore Gap next to Hadrians Wall came down overnight in a deliberate act of vandalism. Photo Owen Humphreys AP
The tree at Sycamore Gap, next to Hadrian’s Wall came down overnight in a ‘deliberate’ act of vandalism. Photo / Owen Humphreys, AP

Hadrian’s Wall, an esteemed UNESCO World Heritage Site, marks the ancient boundary of the Roman Empire. Every year, droves of visitors are drawn to this historical marvel, with many stopping to capture a memory with the Sycamore Gap tree.

Recent images revealed the heartbreaking sight of the tree, severed close to its base, its once towering presence now horizontal.

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Local authorities are investigating the act, with the young individual in custody on potential vandalism charges. The devastation this act brought was palpable in the community and among all who cherished the tree’s iconic status.

Kevin Waring, a police superintendent, commented on the profound loss, emphasizing the tree’s importance to both the regional heritage and those who traveled from afar to witness its splendor.

In a preventive measure, the Northumberland National Park officials have cautioned against visiting the spot of the now-felled tree, which had proudly held the title of English Tree of the Year in 2016.

Alison Hawkins, one of the early onlookers that morning, voiced her dismay, highlighting the tree as the emblematic image most sought after by visitors. The tree’s intentional downing left a void not just in the landscape, but in the hearts of many who revered its legacy.


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