Sycamore Gap: Iconic tree seen lying next to Hadrian’s Wall after being ‘felled by vandals’

Footage shows one of the UK’s most photographed trees lying on its side after it was “deliberately felled” in an apparent act of vandalism.

The tree at Sycamore Gap, next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, was made famous when it appeared in Kevin Costner’s 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves.

In a statement, the National Trust said it was “shocked and saddened” to confirm that the “iconic” tree had been cut down overnight after pictures and video emerged on Thursday morning (28 September).

The tree can be seen lying on its side by the wall, which is a Unesco World Heritage site.