Sycamore Gap: Iconic tree at Hadrian’s Wall chopped down in apparent act of vandalism

A world famous tree in the north of England has been felled in what police are calling an ’act of vandalism’. The tree, which is located in Sycamore Gap in Northumberland National Park was cleanly felled in what seems to be a professional cut. Sycamore Gap is an iconic place along Hadrian’s Wall, a 2,000-year-old Roman wall which separated Roman Britain from what is now Scotland. Watch more from Independent TV at: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: