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'''Overhill''' was a small village to the north of [[Hobbiton]] and [[The Hill]], marking the end of the short road that ran past [[Bag End]] and [[Bagshot Row]]. Though the [[Boffin Family]] was generally associated with [[The Yale]] | {{location infobox | ||
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| othernames=''Northope'' | |||
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'''Overhill''' was a small village in the [[Westfarthing]], to the north of [[Hobbiton]] and [[Hobbiton Hill|The Hill]], marking the end of the short road that ran past [[Bag End]] and [[Bagshot Row]].<ref>{{FR|Part}}</ref> Though the [[Boffin Family]] was generally associated with [[The Yale]] in the [[Eastfarthing]] of [[the Shire]], there was at least one Boffin who lived in Overhill: an apparently well-to-do [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] who employed [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam's]] cousin [[Halfast Gamgee|Halfast]].<ref>{{FR|I2}}</ref> | |||
[[ | ==Other Versions of the Legendarium== | ||
[[Category:Cities, | On the original map of the Shire, Overhill was named "Northope".<ref>{{PM|Trees}}, ''Boffin of the Yale''</ref>. | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | |||
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | |||
:The village of Overhill is almost entirely surrounded by woods, except for the roads leading in and out. Many hobbits living there are loggers and woodworkers. | |||
{{references}} | |||
[[Category:Cities, towns and villages of the Shire]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:29, 27 April 2023
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| Overhill in The Lord of the Rings Online | |
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| Other names | Northope |
| Location | Westfarthing, the Shire |
| Type | Village |
| Inhabitants | Hobbits |
| Gallery | Images of Overhill |
Overhill was a small village in the Westfarthing, to the north of Hobbiton and The Hill, marking the end of the short road that ran past Bag End and Bagshot Row.[1] Though the Boffin Family was generally associated with The Yale in the Eastfarthing of the Shire, there was at least one Boffin who lived in Overhill: an apparently well-to-do Hobbit who employed Sam's cousin Halfast.[2]
Other Versions of the Legendarium[edit | edit source]
On the original map of the Shire, Overhill was named "Northope".[3].
Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- The village of Overhill is almost entirely surrounded by woods, except for the roads leading in and out. Many hobbits living there are loggers and woodworkers.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Part of the Shire" map
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Shadow of the Past"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "III. The Family Trees", Boffin of the Yale
