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.

Archaeological excavation at Tursiannotko in June 2016.