Bree-land

Bree-land is a small inhabited region around Bree-hill, about forty miles east of the Shire.

Summary

Bree-land contains four settlements of note:

• Bree is below and on the western slopes of Bree-hill. It is the chief town of the area, home to the famous Prancing Pony Inn, and is populated by Men and Hobbits. The East Road runs through Bree.

• Staddle on the south-eastern slopes of Bree-hill is populated by Hobbits. Pipe-weed grows well on the south-slopes of the hill and is smoked by Bree-hobbits. Most of the Hobbits of Bree-land live in Staddle in hobbit-holes and small houses. It is the only of the villages (other than Bree itself) visible from the East Road and was located north of the East Road.

• Combe is located north of Staddle in a deep valley.

• Archet is located north of the East Road and east of Combe, among the trees of the Chetwood.