Michelle York+FollowSycamore Gap tree’s true age revealed after tragedyTurns out the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, lost to vandalism last year, had been quietly watching over Hadrian’s Wall for at least a century—possibly up to 120 years. Researchers finally got to study its rings after the shocking felling, confirming what many locals always felt: this tree was a living piece of Northumberland’s history. It even started as two trunks that fused together! While no one wanted the tree to be cut down, the new findings are helping people reflect on why these natural landmarks matter so much. What memories or photos do you have of the Sycamore Gap tree? #Science #SycamoreGap #Northumberland11926Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowSycamore Gap tree’s true age revealedTurns out the iconic Sycamore Gap tree by Hadrian’s Wall was at least 100 to 120 years old when it was illegally cut down last year. Scientists from Historic England studied a slice of its trunk and discovered it likely sprouted in the late 1800s, making it a living witness to generations of local history. The tree’s loss hit hard, but its legacy is being preserved—its trunk is now part of a national collection for future research. What memories or photos do you have of the Sycamore Gap tree? How should we honor such irreplaceable landmarks? #Science #SycamoreGap #HadriansWall31Share
Carrie Burnett+FollowSycamore Gap Trunk: Art or Exploitation? 🌳Is turning the Sycamore Gap tree trunk into a public art piece a beautiful tribute or just capitalizing on tragedy? Some fans are loving the chance to connect with the tree again, but others say it feels weird to put the felled trunk on display while the people who cut it down are only now facing sentencing. The poetry benches are cool, but is it enough to heal the loss? #Entertainment #Painting #SycamoreGap11Share
