Scarva
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_Scarva_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1342710.jpg) St Matthew's Church of Ireland, Scarva | |
  Scarva Location withinCounty Down | |
| Population | 320 (2001 Census) |
| Irish grid reference | J063436 |
| • Belfast | 25 mi (40 km) |
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| 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 |
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Scarva (fromIrishScarbhach meaning "shallow place, rough ford")[1][2] is a smallvillage andtownland inCounty Down,Northern Ireland. It is at the boundary withCounty Armagh, which is marked by theNewry Canal. In the2001 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 theRoyal Black Preceptory, a group related to theOrange Order, who come to march and stage a theatrical (sham) re-enactment of the 1690Battle of the Boyne.[4]
During theWilliamite War in Ireland (1689–1691), the forces ofFrederick Schomberg reputedly first camped near Scarva, before marching south.[5]
Much of the village was laid-out byJohn 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 theHearts of Steel andBreak-of-day Boys.[5]
Scarva railway station opened on 23 March 1859.[7]
Scarva is onNational Cycle Route 9, linkingBelfast withNewry, and onwards toDublin.[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 localfootball 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
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