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'''Bamfurlong''' was 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]]. [[ | '''Bamfurlong''' was 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]]. [[Farmer Maggot|Maggot]]'s farm was well-known in the area for his mushrooms, which he protected fiercely against trespassers with his three fearsome [[Dogs|dogs]]. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name Bamfurlong derives from [[old English]]. [[Tolkien]] suggests that it comes originally from words meaning very roughly 'bean-field'. | The name Bamfurlong derives from [[old English]]. [[Tolkien]] suggests that it comes originally from words meaning very roughly 'bean-field'. | ||
Revision as of 07:03, 3 July 2010
Bamfurlong was 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.
Etymology
The name Bamfurlong derives from old English. Tolkien suggests that it comes originally from words meaning very roughly 'bean-field'.
