Counting rings reveals Sycamore Gap tree age range
Summary
Experts determined the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland was 100 to 120 years old by counting the rings in its trunk. After being illegally felled, the tree's age became clearer, confirming it was planted in the late 1800s. Two men were jailed for cutting down the tree in September 2023.Key Facts
- The Sycamore Gap tree was located along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.
- The tree was analyzed using its growth rings, estimated to be 100 to 120 years old.
- Historic England conducted the first research into the tree's age.
- Two men received four-year sentences for illegally cutting down the tree in September 2023.
- The tree may have been planted between 1860 and 1890 by landowner John Clayton.
- The tree had two stems that fused together around 30 to 35 years after planting.
- The wood was examined at Fort Cumberland Laboratories in Portsmouth.
- Future analysis may include advanced imaging to provide a more precise age count.
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