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The '''Esgaliant''' or '''Iant Iaur''' as it became known in later days, was a bridge over the [[Esgalduin]]. | The '''Esgaliant''' or '''Iant Iaur''' as it became known in later days, was a bridge over the [[Esgalduin]]. | ||
The bridge was great and made of stone,<ref>{{UT|Narn}}</ref> part of the great road that ran north of [[Doriath]] and connected [[Brithiach]] to [[Arossiach]].<ref>{{S|Map}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The | The '''Bridge of Esgalduin''' was made long before [[Morgoth]] came to [[Beleriand]], perhaps by [[Dwarves]].<ref>{{HM|Guide}}, entry "Iant Iaur"</ref> | ||
After terror entered the [[Ered Gorgoroth]] and the land to its south became deserted, the road and bridge fell into decay, and it was referred to as Iant Iaur, the Old Bridge.<ref name="Beleriand">{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Revision as of 10:06, 2 November 2014
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| General Information | |
| Location | Northern eaves of Doriath |
| Type | Bridge |
| Description | Stone bridge |
| Gallery | Images of Iant Iaur |
The Esgaliant or Iant Iaur as it became known in later days, was a bridge over the Esgalduin.
The bridge was great and made of stone,[1] part of the great road that ran north of Doriath and connected Brithiach to Arossiach.[2]
History
The Bridge of Esgalduin was made long before Morgoth came to Beleriand, perhaps by Dwarves.[3]
After terror entered the Ered Gorgoroth and the land to its south became deserted, the road and bridge fell into decay, and it was referred to as Iant Iaur, the Old Bridge.[4]
Etymology
Iant Iaur means "Old Bridge", from iant "bridge" and iaur "old".
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Narn i Hîn Húrin (The Tale of the Children of Húrin)"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
- ↑ Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, entry "Iant Iaur"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"
