Centuries-old tree at Hadrian's Wall criminally cut down #Shorts



A 16-year-old in the United Kingdom was arrested for allegedly cutting down a nearly 200-year-old tree sitting at Hadrian’s Wall.

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British authorities have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion causing criminal damage in connection to the Sycamore Gap tree, which was believed to have been felled early Thursday morning. The tree, located on the UNESCO World Heritage site Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park, is thought to be over 300 years old. It was made famous in the 1991 movie “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” starring Kevin Costner.

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25 thoughts on “Centuries-old tree at Hadrian's Wall criminally cut down #Shorts”

  1. This is awful. That tree was a much-beloved local landmark, and a common spot for proposals. From what I read this morning, this crime was committed by a 16 year old. No motive has been released. Apparently some experts have been called it to see if the stump can be saved, or if enough material exists to replant. Of course, this tree can’t really be replaced, as it would take two centuries to get it back to the stage it was in before this teenager decided to eradicate it.

    This reminds me of an incident some years back, when a farmer in his tractor plowed through a considerable amount of Offa’s Dyke in Wales, claiming he didn’t know how “significant” it was.

    When people destroy such things, they impact upon local communities and far beyond; they are stealing from all of us.

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  2. 16 year old boy has to go stand in trees place as punishment , for the rest of his life. He will be lucky if someone cuts him down. That tree was like a person, guardian of that land for ages.

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