Scarva
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Short descriptionScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarva (Template:Irish derived place name 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.Template:Fact
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.
People
- Rear Admiral Charles Davis Lucas (1834–1914), recipient of the Victoria Cross
- William Buller (born 1992), racing driver
References
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