The tower that guarded the Pass of Sirion, after which Minas Tirith in Gondor was perhaps named. Built by Finrod Felagund to keep watch on the western pass of Beleriand, it was mainly in the keeping of his brother Orodreth until captured by Sauron near the end of the First Age.
See also...
Battle of the Bragollach, Crossings of Teiglin, Dagor Bragollach, Elu Thingol, Finrod Felagund, Halmir, Lord of Brethil, Morgoth, Narrow Land, Orc-hunters, Pass of Sirion, Ruin of Beleriand, Sauron, Sauron’s Isle, Seven Names of Gondolin, [See the full list...]South Road, South Road, The Highway, Tol Sirion, Tol-in-Gaurhoth
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