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Scarva
Scarva — village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scarva · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Scarva is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 320 people. Address: BT63. Wikidata describes it as: "village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.3317°, -6.3646°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Scarva (from Irish Scarbhach meaning "shallow place, rough ford") 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. 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.
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Background
History
During the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–1691), the forces of Frederick Schomberg reputedly first camped near Scarva, before marching south. Much of the village was laid-out by John Reilly, owner of Scarvagh House, in the mid-18th century. In the late 18th century, there were skirmishes in the area involving the Hearts of Steel and Break-of-day Boys.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3317, -6.3646
- Postcode
- BT63
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Population
- 320
- Nearest railway station
- Scarva — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q135041 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Scarva (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Matthews (COI) Scarva - geograph.org.uk - 1342710.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarva?
- Scarva is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT63).
- Is Scarva free to visit?
- Yes, Scarva is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scarva?
- The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT63.