Third Age 3000

Third Age 3000 (abbreviated to T.A. 3000) is the 3000th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3000 was also known as S.R. 1400 in Shire-reckoning.
Notable events in this year include:
* From that time on the shadow of Mordor lengthens. The following years see many Dwarves from the East traversing the Shire seeking refuge to the West and the Blue Mountains bringing news about Mordor; and Elves traversing the Shire on their way to the Grey Havens.
* Around this time Saruman dares to use the palantír of Orthanc, but becomes ensnared by Sauron, who has the Ithil-stone. He becomes a traitor to the White Council. His spies report that the Shire is being closely guarded by the Rangers.
* One day, Bilbo Baggins sees the Sackville-Bagginses approaching along the road. Using his Ring he evades an unwanted meeting with them. Unbeknownst to him, the whole scene is witnessed by a young Meriadoc Brandybuck.
* In preparation for his party next year, Bilbo orders special gifts from Erebor and Dale.
* Death of Wilibald Bolger.