 Eoin MacNeill argued that this was more likely than other purported birth places in Northern Britannia, as "The western coasts of southern Scotland and northern England held little to interest a (Irish) raider seeking quick access to booty and numerous slaves, while the southern coast of Wales offered both.In addition, the region was home to Uí Liatháin and possibly also Déisi settlers during this time".MacNeill also stated the etymology of the village made it the prime contender, but acknowledged the possibility of a transcription error.