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Rune carving G123, L1976:7096, Vänge 51:2 in Gotland, Gotland

Photo of Rune carving G123, L1976:7096

Interpretation of the runes

The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

... Hróarr(?) ... soul, both father and son. Auðhvatr/Auðvaldr made this vault. Geirvaldr in Vestkindr/Väskinde carved.

...[n :] rouar : ---a-uiu... siat : pegia feiga : auþuatr : gerþi · þita hualf : gaiRualr : i ueskini : ris...

...[n :] rouar : ---a-uiu... siat : pegia feiga : auþuatr : gerþi · þita hualf : gaiRualr : i ueskini : ris...

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Vänge parish in the Gotlands municipality (Gotland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 57.452041
Longitude: 18.51128
Remnant ID: L1976:7096
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Vänge 51:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: G123 (Gotland)
Object: Rune carving
Material: Light limestone
Rune carver: Gairvald (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Other cultural-historical relic
Period: Medieval
Dating: 12th century
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Gotland
Municipality: Gotland
Parish: Vänge
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1976:7096