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