Sycamore Gap: A DCI Ryan Mystery (The DCI Ryan Mysteries Book 2)

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Afterwards it gained the nickname the Robin Hood Tree - although in reality it was some 170 miles (273 km) from Sherwood Forest. We are working with the relevant agencies and partners with an interest in this iconic north-east landmark and will issue more details once they are known.

In a statement, Northumberland national park authority said it “can confirm that sadly, the famous tree at Sycamore Gap has come down overnight. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. The sycamore tree, estimated to be several hundred years old, had previously stood in a small picturesque valley in Northumberland national park in the north of England. Sycamore Gap was voted English tree of the year in 2016 in the Woodland Trust’s awards and is much-loved by people from across the world. Photographs taken on Thursday morning show it appears to have been sawed at the base of the trunk with a chainsaw.The author LJ Ross wrote: “Terribly sad to hear of the loss of this iconic, beautiful tree which was the inspiration for my second book. The National Trust, which looks after the site with the Northumberland National Park Authority, said it was planted in the late 1800s by previous landowner John Clayton to be a "feature in the landscape".

A police investigation has been launched into the felling of one of the most photographed trees in the UK, the Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland, which was found cut down on Thursday morning. While a popular spot for walkers and photographers due to its unusual setting, it became famous after featuring in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves starring Kevin Costner.I won’t share the plot as it would spoil it for future readers however, it had me gripped from page 1. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.