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Dates
Established by the Men of Rohan at the founding of their realm in III 2510; extant into the Fourth Age
Location
The lands at the feet of the White Mountains in the western part of Rohan, between the Gap of Rohan and Edoras
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Ruled by the House of Eorl
Settlements
Important peaks
Pronunciation
we'stfold
Meaning
'Western land'

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Westfold

The western lands of the Rohirrim

Map of Westfold

A region of Rohan, running along the foothills of the White Mountains to the north and west of Edoras, in which lay Helm's Deep. Its western border was marked by the course of the River Isen.


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  • Updated 7 September 2013
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