Elostirion
From Tolkien Gateway
| Elostirion | |
|---|---|
| Tower | |
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| "The White Towers" by Ted Nasmith | |
| General Information | |
| Pronunciation | eh-los-teer-ee-on |
| Location | On the Tower Hills, west of the Far Downs |
| Type | Tower |
| Description | A hilly region where the White Towers were built |
| Inhabitants | Elves, Men, then Hobbits |
Elostirion was the tallest and westernmost of the three White Towers that stood on the Tower Hills> and that had been built by Gil-galad for Elendil. It stood alone upon a green mound.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Although no Hobbit was known to ever climb it, those of the Westfarthing had the tradition that from its top one could see as far as the Sea,<ref name=concerning> perhaps echoing the knowledge of the palantír there.
