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Lynne, I can find no mention of Crukbargis Moor. 'Cruk' is possibly a corruption of 'crous', which is to be found in many corrupt forms, and meaning 'cross'. 'Bargis' is much easier to translate: 'buzzard'. This element is found in many placenames; in west Cornwall in the parishes of Towednack and Sancreed, generally associated with moorland or coastal features, ie Carn Barges. Padel even gives an example 'Crukbargos'. (Padel O J, 'Cornish Placename Elements', (1985), English Place-Name Society.18. He suggests the name may be found in the parish of Luxulyan, in the St Austell district. He spells it 'Crukbargos'. As to Abraham the Tinner, he is mentioned twice in Hatcher J, 'English Tin Production and Trade before 1550', (1973), Claredon Press, Oxford, 63 and 87. See footnote 4 on page 63, this names his tinworks, and locating them on Fowey moor and valley. The names given would suggest, if Crukbargis Moor is associated with these streamworks, then you should be looking on Bodmin Moor from Golitha Falls northward towards Bolventor. My belief is that you should concentrate your search in the vicinity of Bodmin Moor, and be fairly free in accepting varying spelling, particularly the "Cruk' element. If I should come across anything more will let you know. Hope this is of some help. John On 12 Oct 2004, at 10:56, Lynne Mayers wrote: > Does anyone have any idea of the whereabouts of 'Crukbargis Moor' as > mentioned in the 14th century 'White Book of Tenure in Cornwall' . It > was here that 'Abraham the tinner' employed 500 men, women and > children at two mines and four stream workings. I have tried all sorts > of sources - but failed so far. Any suggestions would be most helpful. > > Lynne Mayers >