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Trial Begins for Men Accused of Felling Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers plead not guilty to charges of causing over £623,000 in damage to the famed tree and Hadrian's Wall.

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FILE - A general view of the stars above Sycamore Gap, prior to the Perseid Meteor Shower above Hadrian's Wall near Bardon Mill, England, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)
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. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)

Overview

  • The trial of Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, has started at Newcastle Crown Court, with both men denying charges of criminal damage related to the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall.
  • Prosecutors allege the tree's felling caused £622,000 in damage to the landmark and £1,100 to the ancient Roman wall it stood beside.
  • The Sycamore Gap tree, internationally famous for its appearance in the 1991 film ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,’ was felled overnight in September 2023, sparking public outrage and grief.
  • Conservation efforts are underway, with saplings grown from the tree's seeds being distributed across the UK, including one gifted to King Charles for Windsor Great Park.
  • New shoots have emerged from the tree's stump, raising hopes that it may naturally regrow over time.