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Rune carving G36, L1976:2742, Grötlingbo 146:2 in Gotland, Gotland

Photo of Rune carving G36, L1976:2742

Interpretation of the runes

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

Master Bótgeirr made the stone in memory of Bótheiðr, his housewife, child of Jakobr in Vetaborg/Vätaburg. May Our Lord be gracious to all of their souls, all persons'(?). Óli/Olli cut these runes, the slave's son of Bótgeirr(?).

[+ b(o)tair mais(t)eri : kiarþi : stain : epter : bo]taaþi : ho^usfreu sina : iakus : burnu l : uetabrhum : uar hera : naþi : þaira sial : (a)ltra : [me(n)is--air(a)] oli : hiak r:unir þisar : þesun : buais

[+ b(o)tair mais(t)eri : kiarþi : stain : epter : bo]taaþi : ho^usfreu sina : iakus : burnu l : uetabrhum : uar hera : naþi : þaira sial : (a)ltra : [me(n)is--air(a)] oli : hiak r:unir þisar : þesun : buais

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 57.133504
Longitude: 18.346714
Remnant ID: L1976:2742
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Grötlingbo 146:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: G36 (Gotland)
Object: Rune carving
Material: Red limestone
Rune carver: Ole
Antiquarian assessment: Other cultural-historical relic
Period: Medieval
Dating: Ca. 1350–1400
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Gotland
Municipality: Gotland
Parish: Grötlingbo
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1976:2742