Scarva
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| Population | 320 (2001 Census) |
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| • Belfast | 25 mi (40 km)* |
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CRAIGAVON |
| Postcode district | BT63 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
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| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
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Scarva (from Irish Script error: No such module "Lang". 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]
History
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]
Transport
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]
Amenities
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]
Sport
The local football club is Scarva Rangers, formed in 1972. Home matches are played at Scarva Park. They play in the Mid-Ulster Football League.[10]
People
- William Buller (born 1992), racing driver
References
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- ^ Placenames NI Script error: No such module "webarchive".
- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Crowds gather for Scarva's 'Sham fight'". Belfast Telegraph. 13 July 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sham Fight draws thousands to Scarva parade". BBC. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Lewis, Samuel, ed. (1837). "Scarvagh". A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland. Lewis.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ulster's Changing Borders" (PDF). February 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
Scarva Presbyterian Meeting House is a T-shaped stone building built [..] in 1753, by Mr. Reilly, owner of Scarva House
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Scarva station" (PDF). Railscot – Irish Railways. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Scarva Park".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Primary Inspection Report - Scarva Primary School, Craigavon" (PDF). Education and Training Inspectorate. September 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mid Ulster Football League". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
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