Third Age 2872

Third Age 2872 (abbreviated to T.A. 2872) is the 2872nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2872 was also known as S.R. 1272 in Shire-reckoning.
Notable events in this year include:
* Death of Ruling Steward Belecthor II of Gondor.
* Thorondir, son of Belecthor II, becomes the twenty-second Ruling Steward.
* The White Tree dies, and no seedling can be found. The Dead Tree is left standing.