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Sycamore Gap: Tree Stump and Milecastle Ruins

Sycamore Gap: Tree Stump and Milecastle Ruins

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Sycamore Gap: Tree Stump and Milecastle Ruins

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Location: Henshaw, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Hanksy

April 13, 2025

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Sadly there is now just a tree stump where two idiots cut down the famous Sycamore tree ! The good news is that the tree is sprouting , but that's going to take some time to grow.

David Howells

April 4, 2026

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The Sycamore Gap tree was an iconic tree that was over 200 years old and located in a dramatic dip along Hadrian's Wall. It was made famous in the film Robin Hood, which featured a scene where Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman acted out a scene at this exact location. Unfortunately it could not stand up to a malignant, vengeful human with a chainsaw.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Henshaw, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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