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| location=Eastern end of the [[Rammas Echor]] | |||
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The '''Causeway Forts''' were fortified twin towers, which made up the gate guarding the [[Causeway (Gondor)|Causeway]] road from [[Osgiliath]] to [[Minas Tirith]]. The road ran through the [[Rammas Echor]] into the [[Pelennor Fields]]. | |||
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{{ | During the [[War of the Ring]], they were guarded by [[Faramir]] against the [[Witch-king]] but were easily overrun. | ||
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[[Category:Doors and gates]] | |||
[[category:Gondor]] |
Revision as of 16:17, 7 April 2018
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General Information | |
Location | Eastern end of the Rammas Echor |
Type | Forts |
History | |
Events | Faramir's defense of Osgiliath |
The Causeway Forts were fortified twin towers, which made up the gate guarding the Causeway road from Osgiliath to Minas Tirith. The road ran through the Rammas Echor into the Pelennor Fields.
History
During the War of the Ring, they were guarded by Faramir against the Witch-king but were easily overrun.