Located in Northumberland National Park in the north Englandthe tree had become a cultural and historical reference over the years.
She is an icon and became world famous for her role in the famous 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” with Kevin Costner. Since then, the natural object has become a tourist attraction, making it one of the most “instagrammable” trees in the world.
The sad news of the deliberate felling of an iconic tree that has stood next to historic Hadrian’s Wall for more than two centuries is an act of vandalism that has shocked authorities and the public, local authorities said.
In addition to this connection Tree At film events it is recognized as a Roman relic of great importance, a fact that has aroused admiration among millions of people around the world.
Teenager is suspected of vandalism
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Police arrested a 16yearold teenager following the incident that saw the felling of the famous tree in Sycamore Gap, which, as previously mentioned, is close to historic Hadrian’s Wall.
The destruction occurred on the night of last Thursday (28) and since then the teenager has remained in the custody of the English authorities.
Hadrian’s Wall is a monument of great historical and cultural significance, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built around 1,900 years ago to protect the northwestern border of the Roman Empire.
Northumberland National Park appealed for visitors to stay away from the area while efforts were made to ensure the safety of the site following the incident.
The police authorities who initially classified the incident as “intentional vandalism” were the same ones who were responsible for the arrest of the young man who is said to have committed the crime.
This call for distancing and the ongoing investigation show how seriously authorities are taking the destruction of the iconic tree and the mourning of its historical significance.