An iconic tree which stands in a dramatic dip in Hadrian’s Wall has been deliberately cut down, it has been confirmed.
The Sycamore Gap tree, thought to be around 300 years old, was “deliberately felled” overnight, according to bosses at Northumberland National Park.
The landmark is also known as the Robin Hood Tree, after featuring in the 1991 Kevin Costner film, ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. It was also voted English Tree of the Year in 2016 in the Woodland Trust’s awards.
Northumberland National Park Authority has asked the public not to visit the site at this time whilst it works with partners to make the area safe.
Northumbria Police launched an investigation and a 16-year-old male was arrested. He was now been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
