Dates

Dale was established soon after the refounding of Erebor in III 2590; it was destroyed by Smaug in III 2770 and rebuilt by Bard III 2941 - III 2944; it remained extant into the Fourth Age

Origins

Northmen who travelled to Erebor up the River Running

Race

Division

Settlements

Dale, in a valley on the southern side of Erebor, the Lonely Mountain

Meaning

Dale means 'valley'

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Men of Dale

The Men who dwelt beside Erebor

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

The Men who dwelt in Dale, a township at the feet of the Lonely Mountain. After Dale was destroyed by Smaug, their descendants dwelt on the Long Lake, until the town was refounded by Bard.

See also...

Dale-men, Kingdom of Dáin, Men of the Lake, Men of the Long Lake

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