About the Canton of Abhainn Iarthair
Welcome to the Canton of Abhainn Iarthair, in the west of the Barony of Stierbach in the Kingdom of Atlantia. This Canton is part of the Society for Creative Anacronism or the SCA for short. We are a a historical reenacting group who strives to re-create and research pre-17th century history.
The Canton name is pronounced A-van YAR-thur: accents on the first syllables of words; the "bh" is an English "v"; short "a" in both syllables of the first word, as in "fan"; second word rhymes with "Arthur". This canton tentatively covers the area between Winchester, Berryville, Front Royal, and Strasburg in northwestern Virginia.
This list covers most of Frederick, Clarke, and Warren counties, with small overlaps into Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Shenandoah counties, all in northwestern Virginia. It also roughly covers the area between and around Winchester, Berryville, Strasburg, and Front Royal, which forms a diamond-like shape between natural, mountain-range borders to the west, south, and east.
If you live outside this area, don't worry. All are very welcome to join the canton if they wish, or simply to come to our events and meetings.
Please feel free to browse through this Web site. If you have questions, please e-mail the canton's Seneschal.
Canton Officers
Seneschal
Karin Taylor de Cameron
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Deputy Seneschal
Position is Open! Please contact the Seneschal for more information about this office
Exchequer
Esa inghean Donnchaidh
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Deputy Exchequer
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Chatelaine
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Herald
Medhbhin Whitlocke
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Knight Marshal
Aeddan Ivor
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Deputy Marshal
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Fencing Marshal
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Archery Marshal
Aeddan Ivor
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Minister of the List
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Minister of Arts and Sciences
Arnbjörg Karlsdottir
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Chronicler
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Web Minister
Philip ap Mereduth
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To apply for any office in the canton just contact the Seneschal listed above. All positions listed above are deputies under the Barony of Stierbach's officers. If there is a office not listed that you would like to create in the Canton, please contact the Seneschal.
Newcomers
Welcome to our newcomers page. Here you will find useful links and information to aid you on your journey into the SCA.
Please click here for the Newcomer Resources page at www.sca.org
If you have any questions, please contact our Seneschal.
Canton Events
For questions, please contact the Seneschal. Be sure to check our Facebook Group for additional updates.
Weekend Events
No events planned at this time
Group Events
Canton Business Meeting
Meets the second Sunday of the Month at 5-6pm.
Location: TBD. Watch the Facebook Group for more information
Monthly Open House. Potluck, Social, Arts & Sciences
None planned at this time.
Equestrian Practices
Lady Gunnora's House
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Canton Fighter Practice
Tuesday Nights at Warren County High School
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