Scarva
Scarva
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|---|---|
| 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
Scarva is home to the "Sham Fight" Pageant which is held on 13 July every year.
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
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.
People
- Rear Admiral Charles Davis Lucas (1834–1914), recipient of the Victoria Cross
- William Buller (born 1992), racing driver
References
- ^ Placenames NI Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland
- ^ "Crowds gather for Scarva's 'Sham fight'". Belfast Telegraph. 13 July 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Sham Fight draws thousands to Scarva parade". BBC. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland. Lewis.
- ^ "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
- ^ "Scarva station" (PDF). Railscot – Irish Railways. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
- ^ "Scarva Park".
- ^ "Primary Inspection Report - Scarva Primary School, Craigavon" (PDF). Education and Training Inspectorate. September 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2024.