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A farm in the boggy region of the [[Marish]] in the eastern [[Shire]]. It was the home of [[Farmer Maggot]], who (like the other [[Hobbits]] in this inhospitable area) lived above ground rather than in a traditional [[ | A farm in the boggy region of the [[Marish]] in the eastern [[Shire]]. It was the home of [[Farmer Maggot]], who (like the other [[Hobbits]] in this inhospitable area) lived above ground rather than in a traditional [[Hobbit-holes|Hobbit-hole]]. [[Maggot]]'s farm was well-known in the area for his mushrooms, which he protected fiercely against trespassers with his three fearsome dogs. | ||
The name Bamfurlong is an old English one. [[Tolkien]] suggests that it comes originally from words meaning very roughly 'bean-field', though definite knowledge of its meaning is now lost. | The name Bamfurlong is an old English one. [[Tolkien]] suggests that it comes originally from words meaning very roughly 'bean-field', though definite knowledge of its meaning is now lost. | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 11 February 2006
A farm in the boggy region of the Marish in the eastern Shire. It was the home of Farmer Maggot, who (like the other Hobbits in this inhospitable area) lived above ground rather than in a traditional Hobbit-hole. Maggot's farm was well-known in the area for his mushrooms, which he protected fiercely against trespassers with his three fearsome dogs.
The name Bamfurlong is an old English one. Tolkien suggests that it comes originally from words meaning very roughly 'bean-field', though definite knowledge of its meaning is now lost.
