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325-Year-Old Wood Palisade Discovered in Quebec City

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.

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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


Shows some off the earliest French construction in Canada,which originally started out as a the French colony of New France,friends.


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