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Archaeology
Archaeological investigations at the M62 junction 6 improvements at Tarbock-Huyton, Merseyside
Medieval pottery from a settlement at the M62 junction site dating from around 1200-1400 AD
Open days were held on 1 and 2 February 2008 to present the results of the archaeological excavations undertaken through National Museums Liverpool on behalf of the Highways Agency in advance of the construction of the new link road at the junction of the M62 and M57 near Tarbock, Huyton and Whiston, Merseyside.
At the open days visitors had the opportunity to view some of the abundant material found in the 2007 excavations from the prehistoric, Roman and medieval periods, with posters explaining the background to the evidence on display. Ron Cowell, the director of the archaeological project, was on hand to answer questions.
The events were so well attended, with an estimated 900 to 1,000 visitors over the two days, that the opening hours were extended on the second day to accomodate everybody.
"It is indicative by the thanks the team received from members of the public leaving the exhibition that the majority had found their visit to be informative and enjoyable. As such I consider the event to have been very successful." Gary Hilton, Highways Agency
Further information about this project can be seen in an interactive feature on the Highways Agency website which includes aerial photos of the excavation sites and pictures of the finds from each area.