Posted by Jean-Yves on Nov 13, 2018
In what is being called a major archaeological discovery, excavations for a condominium project in Quebec City have uncovered a fortification dating back to 1693.
Preserved in clay for centuries, the 20-metre section was part of a wood palisade built to defend against possible attacks from the English and from Indigenous groups. Premier Francois Legault, who announced the find at a news conference Tuesday, said it is inspiring to see how Quebec’s ancestors worked to protect the colony of New France.
11/16/18
My 7th great grandfather Guillaume Deguise (1666-1711) arrived in Quebec City in 1691, a Master Mason. To see a structure built at the time my ancestor lived in Quebec City brings him back to life.
Thank You
Robert Deguise
11/16/18
Shows some off the earliest French construction in Canada,which originally started out as a the French colony of New France,friends.