What is the origin of the name 'Helm's Deep' from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy? Is it based on a real place in history or is it entirely fictional? If
![USA. A scene ( Battle of Helm's Deep ) from (C)New Line Cinema film: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). PLOT: While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor USA. A scene ( Battle of Helm's Deep ) from (C)New Line Cinema film: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). PLOT: While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2G41YJG/usa-a-scene-battle-of-helms-deep-from-cnew-line-cinema-film-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-2002-plot-while-frodo-and-sam-edge-closer-to-mordor-with-the-help-of-the-shifty-gollum-the-divided-fellowship-makes-a-stand-against-saurons-new-ally-saruman-and-his-hordes-of-isengard-director-peter-jackson-extended-ref-lmk110-j7187-170621-supplied-by-lmkmedia-editorial-only-landmark-media-is-not-the-copyright-owner-of-these-film-or-tv-stills-but-provides-a-service-only-for-recognised-media-outlets-pictures@lmkmediacom-2G41YJG.jpg)
USA. A scene ( Battle of Helm's Deep ) from (C)New Line Cinema film: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). PLOT: While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor
![Peter Jackson's 'Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers' Turns 20, Reminding Fans There Is No Better Fantasy Battle Than Helm's Deep — CultureSlate Peter Jackson's 'Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers' Turns 20, Reminding Fans There Is No Better Fantasy Battle Than Helm's Deep — CultureSlate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbc4a62c2150e62cfcb09aa/1671559473379-W56EIJOHWBL1QV1JHHC2/helmsdep+%281%29.jpg)
Peter Jackson's 'Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers' Turns 20, Reminding Fans There Is No Better Fantasy Battle Than Helm's Deep — CultureSlate
![After rewatching the trilogy, I can safely say the battle for Helms Deep is the greatest fantasy battle I've ever seen. Truly a masterpiece that all large scale battle scenes should learn After rewatching the trilogy, I can safely say the battle for Helms Deep is the greatest fantasy battle I've ever seen. Truly a masterpiece that all large scale battle scenes should learn](https://i.redd.it/intb5ah6cnr91.jpg)