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Sycamore Gap


Sycamore Gap is a dramatic dip in Hadrian’s Wall, near Milecastle 39, on land owned by the National Trust and within the Northumberland National Park. The iconic sycamore tree which stood in the gap, was said to be over 300 years old, was one of the most photographed trees in the country and was the English Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust’s awards in 2016. It also became known as the "Robin Hood Tree" after it featured in a key scene of the 1991 Kevin Costner film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". On the 28th of September 2023, the tree was felled in an act of vandalism.

"The senseless destruction of what is undoubtedly a world-renowned landmark - and a local treasure - has quite rightly resulted in an outpouring of shock, horror and anger throughout the North East and further afield." (Detective Chief Inspector, Rebecca Fenney-Menzies)
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Sycamore Gap
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Sycamore Gap
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Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap
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Hadrian's Wall footpath Sycamore Gap
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Sycamore Gap
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Walking east at Highshield Crags
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At Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall
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Sycamore Gap Lone Tree
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Sycamore Gap Lone Tree
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Sycamore Gap
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Sycamore Gap
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Northumberland - Hadrian's Wall - Sycamore Gap
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Wall MIle 38
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Wall Mile 48 - Sycamore Gap, Hadrian's Wall
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Exploring Sycamore Gap - The Iconic Tree on Hadrian’s Wall.
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