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Named for the great battle fought there in II 3434, later known as the Battle of Dagorlad
Location
Immediately to the northwest of Mordor
Pronunciation
dago'rlad (note that the first syllable should have the same vowel-sound as in 'rag' or 'bag')
Meaning
'Battle Plain'
Other names
Battle Plain

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Dagorlad

The Battle Plain

Map of Dagorlad

The Battle Plain before the gates of Mordor, where the bloody but decisive battle in the War of the Last Alliance was fought.


See also...

Battle of Dagorlad, Calimehtar, Great Battle, King of Gondor, Malgalad, Mere of Dead Faces, Minohtar, Mordor, Northern Army, Wainriders, War of the Last Alliance

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  • Updated 4 October 2014
  • Updates planned: 1

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