Tursiannotko

Tursiannotko is a Late Iron Age dwelling site located in Pirkkala, Finland.

[1] The excavations have uncovered remains of 3–5 houses that were dated from Late Iron Age to 13th century.

The only house that has been completely excavated is one-roomed log cabin, that was built on top of a clay flooring.

Due to the suitable soil conditions, Tursiannotko bone artifacts have preserved exceptionally well in contrary to other archaeological sites in Finland.

[5] Tursiannotko dwelling site grew steadily during the Middle Ages and by 15th century it had grown into the Pirkkalankylä village, that was first mentioned in 1442.