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HISTORIC SITES IN NEW BRUNSWICK 



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locally, and is illustrated by the accompanying sketch map [Map No. 20], 

 compiled partly from sketches of my own, partly from notes supphed by 

 Mr. Victor H. Paltsits, and partly from measurements made for us by Mr. 

 D. L. Mitchell, of Gagetown. It stood on a small mound near the top of a hill 

 on property owned by Mr. G. F. Nevers, and old residents remember when its 

 outlines were distinct. The site commands a fine view both up and down the 

 river. On the knoll is still to be seen an angle of earthwork [at A. , Map 

 No. 20], but a foot or less in height of which the position and appear- 

 ance make it seem probable that it is a remnant of the rampart of the fort ; 

 but otherwise no trace of it whatever is to be seen, though numerous relics 



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Map No. 20. Sketch op site of Fort Jemseg. 

 A. Corner of fort still visible. 



have been dug up here and in the hollow just below. Mr. Paltsits has 

 discovered what seems to be the end of an old drain beside the road. ' 



BeloAV Spoon Island on the east bank is the structure known locally as 

 the " Old French Fort." Its origin and age are very obscure. If it really 

 is French it is no doubt connected with the place called Nid cV Aigle on 

 the early French maps, a subject discussed in my Place Nomenclature, 

 page 257, and referred to earlier in this paper. It was perhaps built in the 

 time of Villebon, as a protection to his fort at Nashwaak, or perhaps later, as 



1 Parley, in his published lecture, 1841, states that the fort stood " at the lower entrance of the 

 Jemseg, near the residence of Charles Harrison, Esq., and on property now owned by him." All 

 evidence at present available sustains the view taken in this paper. 



