Scarva
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St Matthew's Church of Ireland, Scarva | |
Location within
County Down | |
Population | 320 ( 2001 Census) |
Irish grid reference | J063436 |
• Belfast | 25 mi (40 km) |
District | |
County | |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CRAIGAVON |
Postcode district | BT63 |
Dialling code | 028 |
Police | Northern Ireland |
Fire | Northern Ireland |
Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
UK Parliament | |
NI Assembly | |
Scarva (from Irish Scarbhach meaning "shallow place, rough ford") [1] [2] is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is at the boundary with County Armagh, which is marked by the Newry Canal. In the 2001 census it had a population of 320.
Scarva is home to the "Sham Fight" Pageant which is held on 13 July every year. [3] The pageant attracts thousands of members of the Royal Black Preceptory, a group related to the Orange Order, who come to march and stage a theatrical (sham) re-enactment of the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. [4]
During the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–1691), the forces of Frederick Schomberg reputedly first camped near Scarva, before marching south. [5]
Much of the village was laid-out by John Reilly, owner of Scarvagh House, in the mid-18th century. [5] This included the construction of Scarva's Presbyterian meeting house, [5] which was built in 1753. [6]
In the late 18th century, there were skirmishes in the area involving the Hearts of Steel and Break-of-day Boys. [5]
Scarva railway station opened on 23 March 1859. [7]
Scarva is on National Cycle Route 9, linking Belfast with Newry, and onwards to Dublin.[ citation needed]
The village has a park, with playing fields and a wildlife pond, scenic walks and wild fowl sanctuary. [8]
The local primary school, Scarva Primary School, had an enrollment of 61 pupils as of 2011. [9]
The local football club is Scarva Rangers, formed in 1972. Home matches are played at Scarva Park.
Scarva Presbyterian Meeting House is a T-shaped stone building built [..] in 1753, by Mr. Reilly, owner of Scarva House
Scarva
| |
---|---|
St Matthew's Church of Ireland, Scarva | |
Location within
County Down | |
Population | 320 ( 2001 Census) |
Irish grid reference | J063436 |
• Belfast | 25 mi (40 km) |
District | |
County | |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CRAIGAVON |
Postcode district | BT63 |
Dialling code | 028 |
Police | Northern Ireland |
Fire | Northern Ireland |
Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
UK Parliament | |
NI Assembly | |
Scarva (from Irish Scarbhach meaning "shallow place, rough ford") [1] [2] is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is at the boundary with County Armagh, which is marked by the Newry Canal. In the 2001 census it had a population of 320.
Scarva is home to the "Sham Fight" Pageant which is held on 13 July every year. [3] The pageant attracts thousands of members of the Royal Black Preceptory, a group related to the Orange Order, who come to march and stage a theatrical (sham) re-enactment of the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. [4]
During the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–1691), the forces of Frederick Schomberg reputedly first camped near Scarva, before marching south. [5]
Much of the village was laid-out by John Reilly, owner of Scarvagh House, in the mid-18th century. [5] This included the construction of Scarva's Presbyterian meeting house, [5] which was built in 1753. [6]
In the late 18th century, there were skirmishes in the area involving the Hearts of Steel and Break-of-day Boys. [5]
Scarva railway station opened on 23 March 1859. [7]
Scarva is on National Cycle Route 9, linking Belfast with Newry, and onwards to Dublin.[ citation needed]
The village has a park, with playing fields and a wildlife pond, scenic walks and wild fowl sanctuary. [8]
The local primary school, Scarva Primary School, had an enrollment of 61 pupils as of 2011. [9]
The local football club is Scarva Rangers, formed in 1972. Home matches are played at Scarva Park.
Scarva Presbyterian Meeting House is a T-shaped stone building built [..] in 1753, by Mr. Reilly, owner of Scarva House