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The tower that guarded the Pass of Sirion, after which Minas Tirith in Gondor was perhaps named. Built by Finrod Felagund to keep watch on the western pass of Beleriand, it was mainly in the keeping of his brother Orodreth until captured by Sauron in the late First Age.
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Sauron didn't destroy the tower after its capture - instead, he ruled it himself as Tol-in-Gaurhoth for a period of about ten years. The tower was finally destroyed by Lúthien during the Quest of the Silmaril.
Battle of the Bragollach, Crossings of Teiglin, Dagor Bragollach, Elu Thingol, Finrod Felagund, Halmir, Lord of Brethil, Morgoth, Narrow Land, Orc-hunters, Pass of Sirion, Ruin of Beleriand, Sauron, Sauron’s Isle, Seven Names of Gondolin, [See the full list...]South Road, South Road, The Highway, Tol Sirion, Tol-in-Gaurhoth
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