Rushock Bog
From Tolkien Gateway
| Rushock Bog | |
|---|---|
| Swamp | |
| General Information | |
| Location | The Water, Westfarthing |
| Type | Swamp |
Rushock Bog was a swamp on The Water in the Westfarthing, south of Needlehole and to the north-west of Hobbiton.[1]
Etymology[edit]
According to Tolkien, the name is derived from the plant rush.[2] David Salo, but also Hammond and Scull, suggested an etymology from Old English *Ryscuc/rixuc meaning "rushy place, rush-bed".[3][2] However Tolkien alternatively suggested a possible compound rush + hassock "coarse grass".[2]
Inspiration[edit]
There is a village Rushock in Worcestershire and a Rushock in Herefordshire.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Part of the Shire" map
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. lix
- ↑ David Salo, "Hobbitish Place-names" dated 23 November 1998, Elfling (accessed 20 March 2013)
