People struck by the loss of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in northern England last year found it hard to understand why someone would have committed such a senseless act. The trial of two men that starts Monday may provide some answers.
FILE - A general view of the stars above Sycamore Gap prior to the Perseid Meteor Shower above Hadrian’s Wall near Bardon Mill, England, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. FILE - Members of the public look on at the Perseid Meteor Shower above Sycamore Gap which is along Hadrian’s Wall near Bardon Mill, England, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. FILE - A general view of the stars above Sycamore Gap prior to the Perseid Meteor Shower above Hadrian’s Wall near Bardon Mill, England, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015.
Little has been said about the case, including a possible motive, to protect the integrity of the trial and rights of the accused. “The prosecution say the tree was deliberately felled on Sept. 28 last year and the resultant fall damaged Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,” Brown said. “The prosecution say these defendants are responsible as part of a joint enterprise.”
The tree became famous after being featured in Kevin Costner’s 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves,” and was a big draw for tourism.‘s main visitors center were from people planning to walk to the tree, the park’s chief executive, Tony Gates, said after the tree was cut down. The tree was a huge draw for the guests that stayed at a small cabin Cape owns. Bookings dropped off after the tree was downed but they have largely rebounded.
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