Locals 'distraught' to see beech tree in front of Rushden Hall felled due to safety concerns
The tree was undergoing emergency works, but had to be chopped down after it's structure was found to be 'severely unsafe'.
Last updated 28th May 2025
The picturesque, ancient beech tree that stood tall in front of Rushden Hall has been chopped down.
Emergency works were carried out on the tree in Hall Park on May 20th, but Rushden Town Council said its structure had become "severely unsafe" after it "dropped two large limbs".
They added: "We are really sad to be writing this statement."
Two days later, despite saying they were "working hard to preserve the tree", it had to be completely felled.
One Facebook user posted: "Really sad to hear this.
"I remember in the very early 80s hiding under this lovely old tree during an absolute downpour with my mum and sister while my dad drove his van into the park to rescue us."
Another commented: "It is really sad but nature only has a certain life span, this grand old tree had struggled for the last 15 years.
"Hall park will not look the same."
A third user posted: "Many memories of picnics by that tree. But safety first.
"Nature, life, nothing lasts forever."
One comment reads: "Such a grand veteran Beech tree. Very sad to see this.
"Perhaps the oldest Beech in Northamptonshire?"