Bitterbridge

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The Reach and the location of Bitterbridge
The Reach and the location of Bitterbridge
Bitterbridge
The Reach and the location of Bitterbridge

Bitterbridge is the seat of House Caswell in the Reach. It is situated where the river Mander meets the Roseroad. It takes its name from an ancient stone bridge that crosses the Mander. The castle is small, made of stone and timber. The keep is not that tall, but the land is low and flat and makes it seem taller.[1]

History

Prior to the Faith Militant uprising, the town and castle were known as Stonebridge. The name was changed after the Battle of Stonebridge, in which six lordly hosts ambushed and massacred nine thousand Poor Fellows under Wat the Hewer.[2]

For his service in the Battle in the Gullet during the Dance of the Dragons, Hugh Hammer was named Lord of Bitterbridge by Prince Daemon Targaryen. Troops from Bitterbridge participated in the Battle of Tumbleton.[3]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Renly Baratheon's army is camped beneath the walls of Bitterbridge when Lady Catelyn Tully comes to meet with him.[1]

Chapters that take place in Bitterbridge

References and Notes