Located next to Hadrian’s Wall in north-east England, the wall was “deliberately cut down”, said authorities at the Nature Park where the wall is located.
One of the most photographed trees in England, located near Hadrian’s Wall in north-east England“deliberately cut down”, was condemned on Thursday by the management of the National Park where the plants were planted.
“Northumberland National Park Authority can confirm this, unfortunately, it is well known Sycamore Gap collapsed overnight”he said in a statement. “We have reason to believe this was done intentionally,” the organization said in a statement.
Located near Hadrian’s Wall, a Roman-era wall erected to prevent invasion by barbarian hordes, the majestic maple trees in this spectacular landscape appeared in cinema in “Robin Hood” by Kevin Costner (Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, 1991)
According to photos on social networks, only one foot of the trunk remains for which it was voted “tree of the year” in 2016.
Local police announced the start of an investigation. Local MP Mary Foy condemned the “ridiculous” and “heartbreaking” acts of vandalism against settlements in the north east.
“A very sad day for the iconic Sycamore Gap, which will outrage many people across the country, and even the world,” he added.
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