Warden of Westmarch was a title created by Thain Peregrin in Fourth Age 35 after the War of the Ring.

After the war, the lands between the Tower Hills and the Far Downs were added to the Shire, and were named the Westmarch.

The first Warden of Westmarch was Fastred of Greenholm, for whom the position was created. The title was afterward claimed by his descendants, the Fairbairns of the Tower Hills. It is uncertain what responsibilities went along with this title.
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