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Acadian Removal at Remsheg, August 15, 1755
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Dyked land along Dewar River in Malagash
55 of 122 		300 year old dyke on the Dewar River still very visable
56 of 122 		Dewar River Dyke on the west side of river, facing north
57 of 122 		Dyke along Dewar River
58 of 122 		Tuffs of grass on dyke are still very visible along the Dewar River
59 of 122 		Museum Assistant Jim Reeves helps measure dykes on Dewar River
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Flooded dykes on Dewar River during springtime
61 of 122 		Dykes just above water line during a spring flood on Dewar River
62 of 122 		Map drawn by Captain Lewis showing the route to Remsheg for the capturing of the Acadians, 1755
63 of 122 		Steven's Hill, a possible site of first Acadian removal on the west bank of Dewar River
64 of 122 		Steven's Hill from the east bank of the Dewar River; Acadian home foundations and two wells found
65 of 122 		Stevens Hill, a possible site of first captured Acadians, on the west bank of Dewar River
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Part of the dyke system south of Stevens Hill - a small brook would cause the site of an aboiteau
67 of 122 		Steven's Hill Dyke approximately 2 metres above high tide mark
68 of 122 		Dyke in front of Steven's Hill, looking east out into Tatamagouche Bay
69 of 122 		Dewar River at extremely low tide. Thought to be site of Acadian Floating Bridge on old French Road
70 of 122 		Steven's Hill, viewing from what is said to be the old French Road Bridge over the Dewar River
71 of 122 		Steven's Hill from Dewar River
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