OS1/27/8/27

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
AMHUINN BHUIRGH Amhuinn Bhuirgh Donald McDonald Shader 005 This is a rapid river which flows from the Moors adjacent to Monach in a southerly direction, till it joins Amhuinn Cuig Peghinnean it retains this name no further that the junction of the latter and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruaidh, there are a few Shealings along its margins and also some patches of arable &c.
AIRIDH AN T-SRATH Airidh an t-Srath Donald McDonald Shader 005 Those are five Shealings with three ruins and four small Enclosures on the margin of Amhuinn Bhuirgh Around these is a small patch of Green or arable pasture Situated at the north east end of Mointeach Mheadhonach
AMHUINN NAN CUIG PEGHINNEAN Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean Donald McDonald Shader 005 This is a rapid river and a continuation of Amhuinn Bhuirgh and Amhuinn a Ghlinne Ruidh from where the latter joins crossing the road from Stornoway to Ness dividing Borh Mhor from Bail Ard till it falls into the Sea at Eire there is a small portion of green or arable pasture along its edges

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Plan 5 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by Thomas O'Farrell C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Parish of Barvass

Objects
Amhuinn Bhuirgh - River
Airidh an t-Srath - Shealings
Amhuinn nan Cuig Peghinnean -- River

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4th. March 52 [1852]

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