Great House
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| Great House | |
|---|---|
| File:Thorin in esgaroth.jpg | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Next to the central pool in Lake-town |
| Description | A great hall erected on piles driven into the Long Lake |
| Regions | Esgaroth |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Men |
| Destroyed | Late T.A. 2941 |
| Events | Attack of Smaug |
The Great House[1] was the hall of the Master of Lake-town. It was located next to the central pool within the town and like the other buildings stood upon wooden pilings driven into the bed of the lake.[2] In T.A. 2941[3] Thorin and Company entered the Great House where there was a feast in progress. Although the Master was skeptical of Thorin's claims, the Dwarves were welcomed by the people of Lake-town.[2] The building was later smashed by the tail of Smaug when he descended upon the township.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Fire and Water"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "A Warm Welcome"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
