The Encyclopedia of Arda - Forest Road (original) (raw)

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Dates Existed during the early Second Age;1 survived (though partly ruined) until at least the end of the Third Age1 Location Running west to east through Greenwood the Great (later Mirkwood) from the Old Ford to the banks of the river Running Origins Made by Dwarves in ancient times Race Made by Dwarves, but used by peoples of all races Other names Dwarf-road, Men-i-Naugrim, Old Forest Road; sometimes referred to as the 'Great Dwarf Road' Indexes: Alphabetical: F Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 2 June 2023 Updates planned: 1 The road that ran through Mirkwood Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV The road that ran down from the High Pass, crossed the river Anduin and then plunged among the trees of Greenwood the Great (later called Mirkwood). It followed a nearly straight course through the central parts of the forest, somewhat to the south of the Mountains of Mirkwood, and emerged on the banks of the river Running. Notes 1 Given that this road was typically referred to at the end of the Third Age as the 'Old Forest Road', we might imagine that 'Forest Road' (without the 'Old') was a name used in earlier times. Though this is not stated specifically, it would indeed appear to be the case. At least, our only references to the name 'Forest Road' are connected with the passage of troops to the War of the Last Alliance at the end of the Second Age. See also... Emyn-nu-Fuin, Ford of Carrock, Men-i-Naugrim, Old Forest Road, River Anduin Indexes: Alphabetical: F Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 2 June 2023 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2022-2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discus' intelligent text reporting helps you to explore a DISC profile from every angle.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Existed during the early Second Age;1 survived (though partly ruined) until at least the end of the Third Age1 Location Running west to east through Greenwood the Great (later Mirkwood) from the Old Ford to the banks of the river Running Origins Made by Dwarves in ancient times Race Made by Dwarves, but used by peoples of all races Other names Dwarf-road, Men-i-Naugrim, Old Forest Road; sometimes referred to as the 'Great Dwarf Road' Indexes: Alphabetical: F Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 2 June 2023 Updates planned: 1 The road that ran through Mirkwood

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Map of the Forest Road

The road that ran down from the High Pass, crossed the river Anduin and then plunged among the trees of Greenwood the Great (later called Mirkwood). It followed a nearly straight course through the central parts of the forest, somewhat to the south of the Mountains of Mirkwood, and emerged on the banks of the river Running. Notes 1 Given that this road was typically referred to at the end of the Third Age as the 'Old Forest Road', we might imagine that 'Forest Road' (without the 'Old') was a name used in earlier times. Though this is not stated specifically, it would indeed appear to be the case. At least, our only references to the name 'Forest Road' are connected with the passage of troops to the War of the Last Alliance at the end of the Second Age. See also... Emyn-nu-Fuin, Ford of Carrock, Men-i-Naugrim, Old Forest Road, River Anduin Indexes: Alphabetical: F Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 2 June 2023 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2022-2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discus' intelligent text reporting helps you to explore a DISC profile from every angle.