Cadover Bridge and Cadworthy Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Meavy
Historical Forms
- Cadewurdam t.Hy2 Oliver
- Cadeworth(i) 1284 FA
- Cadaworth 1291 Dartmoor 1408
- Cadworthy 1493 Ipm
- West Cadworthy al. Caddaver 1773 Deed
- ponte de Cadaworth, de ponte de Cadaworth 1291 Dartmoor 1408
Etymology
'Cada 's farm,' v. worþig . For the modern form, v. Introd. xxxv. The bridge preserves the local pronunciation of the farm name.