Sycamore Gap Tree
The Sycamore Gap Tree or Robin Hood Tree was a sycamore tree standing next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. It was located in a dramatic dip in the landscape, which was created by glacial meltwater and was a popular photographic subject, described as one of the most photographed trees in the country and an emblem for the North East of England. It derived its alternative name from featuring in a prominent scene in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The tree won the 2016 England Tree of the Year award. It was felled in the early morning of 28 September 2023 in what Northumbria Police described as "an act of vandalism". The felling of the tree led to an outpouring of anger and sadness.
| Sycamore Gap Tree | |
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View of the tree from the south in October 2020. Hadrian's Wall is visible to the left of and in front of the tree. | |
| Species | Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) |
| Location | Near Crag Lough, Northumberland, England |
| Coordinates | 55.00356°N 2.37387°W |
| Date felled | 28 September 2023 |
| Custodian | National Trust and Northumberland National Park |
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