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Dates
Destroyed at the end of the First Age
Location
On the river Sirion, under the northern eaves of Brethil
Pronunciation
Brithiach is pronounced 'bri'thiach' (the 'ch' sound here is as in Scots 'Loch')
Meaning
Brithiach means 'gravel-ford'
Other names
The Brithiach

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Ford of Brithiach

A northern crossing of Sirion

Map of the Ford of Brithiach

An important ford of the River Sirion. The crossing was in the upper part of the river's course, on the northern borders of Brethil. A road led across it from West Beleriand into Dimbar, and then on into the perilous valley of Nan Dungortheb. The ford is often referred to simply as 'The Brithiach', a name that seems to come from the Elvish for 'gravel ford' or 'gravel crossing'.


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Ford of Brithiach

A northern crossing of Sirion

Dates
Destroyed at the end of the First Age
Location
On the river Sirion, under the northern eaves of Brethil
Pronunciation
Brithiach is pronounced 'bri'thiach' (the 'ch' sound here is as in Scots 'Loch')
Meaning
Brithiach means 'gravel-ford'
Other names
The Brithiach

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 9 September 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

Ford of Brithiach

A northern crossing of Sirion

Map of the Ford of Brithiach

An important ford of the River Sirion. The crossing was in the upper part of the river's course, on the northern borders of Brethil. A road led across it from West Beleriand into Dimbar, and then on into the perilous valley of Nan Dungortheb. The ford is often referred to simply as 'The Brithiach', a name that seems to come from the Elvish for 'gravel ford' or 'gravel crossing'.


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 9 September 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2005, 2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.