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Rune carving G291, L1976:3451, Hellvi 146:1 in Gotland, Gotland

Photo of Rune carving G291, L1976:3451

Interpretation of the runes

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

Lafranz, son of Master Bótviðr, made this church, of Áskelheimr/Eskilhem.

lafranz botuiðar sun maistera gerði kirkiu þisa : af yskilaim

lafranz botuiðar sun maistera gerði kirkiu þisa : af yskilaim

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 57.774968
Longitude: 18.895268
Remnant ID: L1976:3451
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hellvi 146:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: G291 (Gotland)
Object: Rune carving
Material:
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Other cultural-historical relic
Period: Medieval
Dating: Mid-13th century
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Gotland
Municipality: Gotland
Parish: Hellvi
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1976:3451