Gate of Bronze
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| Gate of Bronze | |
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| Other names | Bronze Gate, Third Gate |
| Location | Third gate on the Orfalch Echor |
| Owned by | Gondolin |
| Maker | Craftsmen of Turgon |
| Appearance | Three-towered wall with decorated bronze gates, red lamps on walls |
| References | Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin |
The Gate of Bronze was the third of the Seven Gates of Gondolin, in shape a wall spanning the Orfalch Echor mounted by three square towers, roofed and "clad" in bright copper. The double-door hung with shields and bronze plates, wrought with many figures and strange signs. There were many red lamps along the wall, which made the copper and bronze shine like fire. The guards of this gate wore red mail, and carried red-bladed axes. These guards were mostly Sindar of Nevrast. The gate followed the Gate of Bronze and was followed by