With the Northern Lights often visible in the remote part of Northumberland, it would regularly return to the spotlight, with photographers such as Mr Humphreys sharing its attractions with a wider audience.

placeholder image — With the Northern Lights often visible in the remote part of Northumberland, it would regularly return to the spotlight, with photographers such as Mr Humphreys sharing its attractions with a wider audience.

In Pictures: Sycamore Gap tree’s absence is felt a year on

Published 27th Sep 2024, 08:00 GMT

Updated 27th Sep 2024, 08:25 GMT

The demise a year ago of the eponymous tree at Sycamore Gap near the remains of Hadrian’s Wall robbed the people of Northumberland of a natural landmark with a world profile.

PA news agency photographer Owen Humphreys had been a regular visitor to the tree, which stood in isolation in a dip in the Roman fortifications that link the Irish Sea and North Sea.

The tree was famously used as a location in the 1990s film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, with the title character, played by Kevin Costner, evading enemies with the support of Morgan Freeman playing his Moorish ally Azeem.

1.

2.

3.

4.

In Pictures: Sycamore Gap tree’s absence is felt a year on

1.

2.

3.

4.

Sign up to our Ireland Live newsletter

Thank you for signing up!