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Dates
Dale was established soon after the refounding of Erebor in III 2590; it was destroyed by Smaug in III 2770 and rebuilt by Bard III 2941 - III 2944; it remained extant into the Fourth Age
Origins
Northmen who travelled to Erebor up the River Running
Race
Division
Settlements
Dale, in a valley on the southern side of Erebor, the Lonely Mountain
Meaning
Dale means 'valley'
Other names

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Men of Dale

The Men who dwelt beside Erebor

The Men who dwelt in Dale, a township at the feet of the Lonely Mountain. After Dale was destroyed by Smaug, their descendants dwelt on the Long Lake, until the town was refounded by Bard.


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