The sycamore maple grew about 300 years ago next to Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Romans in northern England.
One of the most famous trees in the UK it dawned felled this Thursday in a act of vandalism investigated by the British police. He sycamore maplelocated next to the Hadrian’s wallin England, popularly known as the “Robin Hood tree” for his appearance in the 1991 film, he is one of the most photographed in Europe.
He tree which is part of a set considered as national heritage in uk was “deliberately felled“, as they claim Northumberland National Park officials. Besides, won England’s Tree of the Year award in 2016and the following year he placed fifth in the European Tree awards.
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A teenager was arrested
The responsible of the Northumberland National Park claimed that the sycamore, popularly known as the Robin Hood tree, was “deliberately shot down during the night”.
According to first police investigationsa 16 year old teenager was arrested on suspicion of having committed the crime of property damage.
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Source: Ambito
