The Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled in 2023, causing outrage across the country - however, the two culprits were eventually arrested and sentenced to jail time

Everything you need to know about the Sycamore Gap tree felling

What was the Sycamore Gap tree? The 120-year-old tree was situated next to Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland that was owned by the National Trust. It is also known as the Robin hood tree, as it featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Before it was illegally felled, the tree was one of the most photographed in the country.

The felling: On the morning of 28 September 2023, the tree was illegally cut down and discovered by locals just hours later. A white line a spray paint was found below the cut, with police concluding that it had been cut dow

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