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Dates
The Tower of Orthanc was built within the Ring in II 3320 or shortly thereafter; held by the Dunlendings from III 2710 to III 2759; held by Saruman from III 2759 to III 3019
Location
The valley of Nan Curunír, in the southern feet of the Misty Mountains
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Pronunciation
Isengard is pronounced eye'sengard (where 'eye' represents the sound of the English word 'eye')
Meaning
Isengard means 'iron enclosure'
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![]() The rocky walls that surrounded and protected the Tower of Orthanc. They grew out of the wall of a valley at the southern end of the Misty Mountains, and were worked by the early Gondorians so that they formed a complete defensive circle around the tower. Notes
See also...Circle of Isengard, Déor, Fangorn Forest, Lord of Isengard, Men of Dunland, Orthanc, Orthanc-rock, Pinnacle of Orthanc, Saruman, Third Tower of Gondor, Treegarth of Orthanc Indexes: About this entry:
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