Lower Adworthy Farm was also identified in the censuses as Adworthy and Adworthy Farm (not to be confused with the cottage by Higher Adworthy known as Adworthy Farm probably built between 1841 and 1851).
A fire at Lower Adworthy Farm in 1903 presumably destrroyed the habitable parts of the property as there was no occupation entry in the 1911 or 1921 census. The 1939 Register did refer to Lower Adworthy Farm but as there was no entry for Adworthy Farm this is entry is assumed to be for Adworthy Farm (by Higher Adworthy).
FIRE NEAR WITHERIDGE.At 4 p.m. on Thursday the Southmolton Fire Brigade received a call to Lower Adworthy, near Witheridge. The Brigade turned out smartly, leaving the town within 11 minutes after the rveceipt of the message. They arrived at the scene of the fire at 5 o’clock. They found two dwelling-houses in flames, the fire having originated, it is supposed, through a beam in the chimney. Plenty of water was available, though it had to be fetched from a distance. Both houses were destroyed. The outbuildings were saved. Among those who rendered assistance were P.S. Stone, Witheridge, and the police-constable stationed at Meshaw, who succeeded in saving some of the furniture, etc. The buildings were insured, but, unfortunately, the tenant, Mr. Robins, is not, and most of the furniture was lost. Owing to the indisposition of Captain Kingdon, the Brigade – who were complimented on their smartness – were in charge of Foreman Dayment. They reached home shortly after midnight. |
Tiverton and Mid Devon Gazette 2nd June 1903 |
