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the River Amber, Derbyshire (first attested as Ambra Hy 2, Ambre late 12th), is related to the Continental rivers Amper (Ambre Antonine Itinerary), Emmer (Ambra 9th) and Ammergau (Amber go 9th).
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Like many such rivers flowing from the Derbyshire moors, it powered a number of
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The name Amber is a pre-Celtic word with uncertain meaning.
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River Amber is located in Derbyshire
England
Derbyshire
Ashover
Mouth
Derwent
53°03′36″N 1°29′02″W / 53.06000°N 1.48389°W / 53.06000; -1.48389
Derwent
Trent
Humber
North Sea
River Derwent
Derbyshire
England
local government district
borough
Amber Valley
Ashover
Clay Cross
Ogston Reservoir
Pentrich
Wingfield Park
River Derwent
Ambergate
water mills
limestone
Cromford Canal
Butterley Tunnel
North Midland Railway

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