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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMHUINN NAN CUIG PEGHINNEAN | Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean |
John Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
005 | [Situation] Flows N.W. [North West] from the junction of Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh and Amhuinn Bhuirgh 100 cahins W.S.W. [West South West] of Beinn Sheunta. A rapid river which is formed by the continuation of two rivers Called Amhuinn a Bhuirgh and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh It crosses the road leading from Stornoway to Ness and after dividing Borh Mhor from Bail Ard empties itself into the Sea at Eire. There is a small portion of green or arable pasture along its banks. |
| AMHUINN A GHLINNE RUAIDH | Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh |
John Morrison John McKay Allan Ross |
005 | [Situation] Flows from the E. [East] along the N. [North] Centre of the plan and falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean 100 chains W.S.W. [West South West] of Beinn Sheunta. A considerably sized river which flows from the Northern side of Mulachan, through Gleann Ruadh and falls into Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean at its junction with Amhuinn Bhuirg. There are a great number of shealings along its Northern bank & some of them are in ruins. |
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Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean [note]
Five Penny
River
Signifies Five Penny
River
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Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh [note]
Reddish
Glen River
Signifies Red
Glen River
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