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Inbhir Aulabhaig (Forbes gives this as meaning Amhlaidh, Olaf or Olive’s confluence; an Other derivation could be the mouth of the bun of the bay, or Allag: to bury). A burying place. There are the remains of several cist graves dating fron the…..603128 [F, OS] MAP.3.32

Inver, Inbhir, Ionbhar Dal a’ Bhile (the confluence of Dalvil stream with sea) North of Geur Rudha. 573052 [F, Stobie, OS]

An t-Iochdar (the bottom end) 597001 [CM] MAP.8.2

Iomara Fhearchair (Farquhar’s field) 589089 [F, CM] MAP.5.94

Iomaradh Chreanach (the withering field) 593005 [CM] MAP.8.21

An t-Iomaire Glas (the grey field) 584103 [CM] MAP.5.71