Sycamore Gap, a tree located at Hadrian's Wall, was felled last week and there was an outpouring of emotion from the local community.

Our readers shared their thoughts on how best to mark the loss of the tree.

1 Plant another tree

John Cody Doherty said: "Plant another tree, it may be expensive to get a pretty established specimen, but it’s not undoable."

The Northern Lights at Sycamore Gap (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Roger Higgins said: "A new large tree. Not some lump of metal. Literally cannot think of anything more inappropriate."

Lizzie Carruthers also said: "Plant more trees!"

The sun shining at Sycamore Gap (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Graeme Harrison said: "Leave it to the experts, I'm sure there could be a way of grafting a cutting to the stump or replanting another sycamore in the exact same spot."

2 Leave the stump

Elaine Dixon said: "Let’s give nature a chance and see what the stump produces. Not keen on more metalwork."

Sycamore Gap after felling (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Sarah Purdy-Wing said: "Give it a chance to see if the stump sprouts any new growth. Also keep in mind there are two young trees by this tree."

Kim Short added: "Fingers crossed, the stump will sprout again."

Jan Quenet said: "Give the stump a chance to survive and grow again." 

3 Creative memorial

Anke Sayn Rainbow said: "I am a local artist and use the tree in my work Anke Rainbow. I would love to get involved with a collective of local artists to create something amazing as a memorial."

Naomi Watson said: "A project to celebrate the many beautiful, ancient trees we still have around us."

Jennie Wright said: "It definitely needs a sculpture of some kind to mirror it from a distance though. Even if it’s just temporary until a new can be planted and be fully grown."

4 Metal sculpture 

AB Smith suggested: "A bronze replica of the tree to be erected, similar to the Angel of The North idea."

Claire Slater said: "Do something like the Angel of the North and try to do a replica of the tree made from steel."

5 Timber monument 

Benordaniella Elliott said: "Surely there is a talented local artist who could make a permanent monument using the timber from the tree."

6 Metal plaque

Jeff Douglas said: "An etched metal plaque on a sturdy stone base."

7 Sell timber to fundraise for conservation projects

Jan Quenet also said: "Sell off parts of the tree to raise money for conservation projects within Northumbrian National Park."

8 Graft a sapling onto the stump

Ian J Coulthard commented: "They may be able to get a sapling cut from a branch, drill a hole in the middle and plant the branch in the hole, it may grow into a new tree from the root system, it should graft onto the stump. At least it will be of the same tree."

9 Plant a sycamore forest 

Dave Brewis said: "Plant one thousand sycamore trees on the south side of the wall. Do something meaningful in the name of combatting climate change. A Northumbrian contribution to the existential threat faced. A forest for the future."

10 Benches

Kate Swan also said: "Use the felled tree to make a bench or seating."

Pam Heppell said: "Use the tree to make benches to sit on there for a start."