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One of Britain’s most famous trees has been cut down as vandals target Sycamore Gap at Hadrian’s Wall

The famous lone tree which stands at Sycamore Gap, along Hadrian’s Wall, has been felled, apparently by vandals.

Reports spread quickly on Thursday morning after walkers discovered the 300-year-old old tree had been cut down overnight.

Local photographer Ian Sproat shared images via Instagram of the fallen tree.

The famous tree is framed perfectly by the contours of the surrounding land, and images of the scene have been reproduced countless times.

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