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Originally Posted by Inziladun
Those actions by the Elves drove the forces of Angmar away before they could invade the Shire, so I think it is still feasible neither the WK or his armies ever saw a hobbit.
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The forces of Angmar couldn't invade the Shire back in 1409, because the Shire didn't yet exist.
The hobbits settled there about 200 years later in 1600.
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Originally Posted by Pitchwife
LotR Appendix B, The Tale of Years:
If the Downs were defended, wouldn't that imply they were under attack?
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Certainly. And there is also a clearer quote:
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A remnant of the faithful among the Dúnedain of Cardolan also held out in Tyrn Gorthad (the Barrowdowns), or took refuge in the Forest behind.-App A
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