Barrowton

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The North and the location of the Barrowton
The North and the location of the Barrowton
Barrowton
The North and the location of the Barrowton

Barrowton is a town in the North and the seat of House Dustin. It lies north of the Saltspear, in the Barrowlands.[1] According to a semi-canon source, there may be a cadet branch of the Starks in the town.[2] Brandon Stark was fostered in Barrowton as a youth.[3]

Layout

Barrowton is centered around the large hill Great Barrow, on which was built the Dustins' castle, Barrow Hall.[4] The town itself is wooden and has broad streets. House Stout of Goldgrass has a keep near the eastern gate of Barrowton.[5]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

Maester Aemon sends a raven to Barrowton in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.[6]

A Dance With Dragons

Houses Stout and Dustin host the Boltons before they travel to Winterfell for Ramsey's marriage to Arya Stark.[7]

Chapters that take place in Barrowton

References and Notes

  1. A Feast for Crows, Map of the North
  2. So Spake Martin:The Stark Family, June 10, 2003
  3. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 41, The Turncloak.
  4. Barrowton's ASOIAF App entry
  5. The Citadel. Heraldry: the North
  6. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 55, Jon VII.
  7. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 32, Reek III.