The Encyclopedia of Arda - an interactive guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien
Dates
The only known member of the family, Rowlie Appledore, was slain in III 3018
Location
Race
Division
Culture
Settlements
Associated with Bree and the lands around
Meaning
'Apple-tree'

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 16 September 2016
  • This entry is complete

Appledore Family

A family of the Men of Bree

One of the many botanical family names favoured by the Men of Bree, 'Appledore' comes from the Old English apuldor, meaning 'apple-tree'. It's clear that apples were relatively common in Bree (Nob and Bob gave Sam Gamgee a pocketful before he left the town) so they seem to have grown nearby: perhaps the Appledore family were traditionally connected with managing apple orchards in the Bree-land.

The occupation of the family must remain in the realms of speculation, as only one of its members is encountered in records. That member was Rowlie Appledore, one of those who stood forward in the winter of III 3018 to hold back a force of ruffians attacking the town of Bree. Though the town was successfully defended, Rowlie did not survive the encounter.


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 16 September 2016
  • This entry is complete

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2015-2016. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Axiom Discovery gives you comprehensive online aptitude testing covering core skills across a wide range of disciplines.
The Encyclopedia of Arda
The Encyclopedia of Arda
Menu
Homepage Search Latest Entries and Updates Random Entry