Dunharrow

Dunharrow was a refuge of the Rohirrim hidden in the White Mountains in the vale of Harrowdale below the mountain Dwimorberg. It was fortified against attack by Rohan's enemies.
== Description ==
Dunharrow was a positioned on a clifftop overlooking Harrowdale, the valley of the river Snowbourn. The refuge could be reached by way of a winding path known as the Stair of the Hold. This path was lined with statues known as the Púkel-men, statues originally carved by the Men of the White Mountains, in the likeness of the Drúedain. The "Firienfeld", a large grassy area for the encampment of soldiers and refuge-seekers, preceded the stair. Large carved stones marked the entrance to the Dimholt forest, with a road leading to the Paths of the Dead.
Upbourn and Underharrow lay north of Dunharrow, in the dale.
== History ==
Dunharrow had been used as a refuge by the Middle Men of the White Mountains during the Second Age several centuries before Rohan, and was scouted by Brego and his son Baldor in the early years of the kingdom.
In TA 2759, during the war between Rohan and the Dunlendings, Rohirrim led by Fréaláf took shelter in Dunharrow during the Long Winter. From there Fréaláf led a successful raid to retake Edoras.
Later, in the year TA 2851, Brytta Léofa was slain by orc refugees from the War of the Dwarves and Orcs while riding from Dunharrow.
In TA 3019, during the War of the Ring, Aragorn, along with Legolas, Gimli, and the Grey Company, passed through Dunharrow on their way to the Paths of the Dead. After a Nazgûl passed over Edoras, Gandalf commanded that muster of Rohan be moved there. Having ridden by mountain paths, Théoden arrived two days later and stayed the night before riding for Minas Tirith.