Iconic 'Robin Hood' Tree Felling Suspects Face Court; Could Get 4 Years
May 16, 2024![Iconic 'Robin Hood' Tree Felling Suspects Face Court; Could Get 4 Years](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/c2b7905ef386b8a00e07657cfb3b7221753b23abba044be25bb379dcf37391b9c08d3451e9b51fc78af4e4de90cde6593ddd202e096b3de06828c4a36dc5d0ed.png)
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have been charged with damaging the 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall, causing over $785,000 in damage.
The iconic tree, which appeared in 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves,' was valued at over £620,000 and was a beloved site for activities like stargazing and marriage proposals.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty at Newcastle Magistrates' Court but the case has been escalated to Newcastle Crown Court due to its severity, with a hearing scheduled for June 12.
If convicted, Graham and Carruthers could face up to four years in prison for their alleged actions.
Efforts are underway to preserve the legacy of the Sycamore Gap tree, including displaying its trunk at the Sill, attempting to regrow the tree from salvaged seeds, and planning for a replica and an art exhibition.
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The Guardian • May 15, 2024
Man pleads not guilty to felling Northumberland’s Sycamore Gap tree![Defendants Face Cost of Damage for Felled Sycamore Gap Tree](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/d02ea27449f287b9343935ad6deeb249bfb870b6e2e97a87547e51cf478bff1188e74aaf817c206cec8dcfdae975a01e439b002fd2265d399322a8a7a9ed1480.jpg)
Time • May 15, 2024
Defendants Face Cost of Damage for Felled Sycamore Gap Tree![Duo accused of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree arrive at court wearing balaclavas](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/9b7366ebc176ca8fc1cbf65df9ba9825e54df8404e08b486515b68ec6aa4e7ef77fc2ab3496333a8c061cfdfcb7384e6aae762949a8de36b6972a5c6ab100992.png)
The Mirror • May 15, 2024
Duo accused of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree arrive at court wearing balaclavas![Sycamore 'gimp' - weird court attire of men accused of felling famous tree](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/913e407d3d2f6c73ac26e460d467f5f70804590bb836e38a95e736f33bd9226f0da2e0fd8b102c1692391a23ef26321053f99c23d3474c059ce4a55db2fa35ab.png)
The Mirror • May 15, 2024
Sycamore 'gimp' - weird court attire of men accused of felling famous tree