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Trial Date Set for Men Accused of Felling Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree

Defendants deny charges of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian's Wall, with trial scheduled for December

  • Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham face up to four years in prison if convicted.
  • The Sycamore Gap tree, a beloved landmark, was valued at £622,191.
  • Hadrian's Wall suffered £1,144 in damages from the tree's fall.
  • The tree featured in the 1991 film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'.
  • National Trust is cultivating seedlings from the felled tree for future planting.
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