It is located near Hadrian's Wall in northeastern England, and was “deliberately cut down,” say the authorities of the nature park in which it was located.
One of the most photographed trees in the UK, It is located near Hadrian's Wall in northeastern England“It was deliberately cut down,” denounced the director of the national park where it was planted on Thursday.
“The Northumberland National Park Authority can confirm this is, sadly, famous “The sycamore gap fell overnight.”He said in a statement. “We have reason to believe it was intentionally recorded,” the organization said in a statement.
Located near Hadrian's Wall, a Roman-era wall built to prevent invading barbarian hordes, this majestic tree was featured in a stunning landscape in the cinema in ““Robin Hood” by Kevin Costner (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (1991)
According to photos circulated on social media. Only one foot of the trunk remained Which was chosen as “Tree of the Year” in 2016.
Local police announced the start of an investigation. Local MP Mary Foy denounced the “ridiculous” and “heartbreaking” act of vandalism that occurred in the northeastern settlement.
He added: “A very sad day for the famous Sycamore Gap, which will upset many people across the country, and even the world.”
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