Sycamore Gap tree

Photogenic tree in Northumberland, England

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The Sycamore Gap tree or Robin Hood tree was a sycamore tree standing next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. It was located in a dramatic dip in the landscape, which was created by glacial meltwater and was a popular photographic subject, described as one of the most photographed trees in the country and an emblem for the North East of England. It derived its alternative name from featuring in a prominent scene in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The tree won the 2016 England Tree of the Year award.

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World-famous Sycamore Gap tree is cut up and removed in pieces The felled Sycamore Gap tree by Hadrian's Wall is being removed after it was cut down in what detectives have called a "deliberate act of vandalism". Sky News - Published on October 12, 2023
Sapling planted near Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust The National Trust has removed a sapling planted near the felled Sycamore Gap tree - with the man who put it there saying he's devastated. Sky News - Published on October 2, 2023
Second arrest made over felling of Sycamore Gap tree A second person has been arrested in connection with the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2023

Could the tree at Sycamore Gap be saved - and why is it so famous? There has been an outpouring of anger after one of the UK's most famous trees was "deliberately felled". Sky News - Published on September 29, 2023