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Location
In the Gap of Rohan, some fifty miles south of Isengard
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The Fords lay approximately halfway between Isengard to the north and Helm's Deep to the south
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Meaning
Isen means 'iron'
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The crossing-point on the upper reaches of the River Isen. As the only direct route between Eriador and Gondor, the Fords had great strategic value, and Isengard was built to guard them. They were the scene of two Battles between Saruman and the Rohirrim during the War of the Ring. See also...Battle of the Hornburg, Battles of the Fords of Isen, Ceorl, Crossings of Isen, Deeping-road, Dúnhere, Elfhelm, Éomer Éadig, Erkenbrand, Ethraid Engrin, Firefoot, Great Road, Great West Road, Grey Company, Horsemen of Rohan, [See the full list...] Indexes: About this entry:
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