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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Mark Brown North of England correspondent

Felling of Sycamore Gap tree damaged Hadrian’s Wall, inspection reveals

Forensic investigators from Northumbria police examining the felled tree, which landed on the wall.
Forensic investigators from Northumbria police examining the felled tree, which landed on the wall. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

Hadrian’s Wall sustained damage during the felling of one of Britain’s most-loved trees, a preliminary inspection by Historic England has revealed.

The heritage body said it had not yet been able to carry out a full investigation but an early look had shown there was “some damage” to the wall.

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