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Defenses - History - Colony of Avalon
The most obvious feature of the defensive works is a large ditch, some 6.1 metres (20 feet) wide and about 1.2 metres (4 feet) deep that seems to have bordered at least the entire eastern side of the colony.
Glossary: The Colony of Avalon
A glossary of terms relating to the Colony of Avalon at Ferryland, NL
Waterfront - History - Colony of Avalon
Between 1992 and 1995 a portion of the 17th-century waterfront was revealed.
Dispatch of Pedros de Ayala, the Spanish envoy in London
Pedros de Ayala, the Spanish envoy in London, sent the dispatch to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in Spain, dated London, 25 July, 1498.
Basque Whaling in Red Bay, Labrador
The Basque whalers of France and Spain enjoyed at least 50 years of prosperity off the Labrador coast hunting whales during the 16th century.
Journal Extracts of Jean Baudoin, 1696
Extracts from a journal by Jean Beaudoin, dated November 10 to 19, 1696, and dealing with France, war, planters, boats, census, and livestock.
European Exploration Before Cabot
Thanks to archaeological work at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, evidence suggests that the Norse did make it to Newfoundland before John Cabot.
Beothuk Archaeology at Ferryland
Archaeologists, after finding artifacts in one of the lower layers of the site, suspected they may have been made by the Beothuk.
The Beothuk at Ferryland
An article about the discovery during the 1995 archaeological field season showing evidence that Ferryland had been occupied by the Beothuk.
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