Rune carving in burial context G21, L1975:1845, Öja 32:1 in Gotland, Gotland
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Jakobr of Burg/Burge's sons had the stone made over their father and their brother, Sire Nikulás, who owned our church (= was its paster) while God willed it. Pray for their souls and for Hegvaldr ... son. They are resting hereunder. Óli/Olli
made me.
÷ iakaubs : synir : a burh : litu : g(i)(a)(r)a : stain : yvir : faþur : sen : ok : [b]roþur : sen : hera : [ni]kulas : sum : (o)ra : (k)irkiu : ati : men : guþ : uildi : biþ[i]n : fyri : þ(a)ira : sialum : ok : hehualdi : ... : syni : þair : huilas : hier : undir · o^le : (l)uþa^r : gia^rþi : mik
÷ iakaubs : synir : a burh : litu : g(i)(a)(r)a : stain : yvir : faþur : sen : ok : [b]roþur : sen : hera : [ni]kulas : sum : (o)ra : (k)irkiu : ati : men : guþ : uildi : biþ[i]n : fyri : þ(a)ira : sialum : ok : hehualdi : ... : syni : þair : huilas : hier : undir · o^le : (l)uþa^r : gia^rþi : mik
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Öja parish in the Gotlands municipality (Gotland county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 57.035108 |
| Longitude: | 18.300154 |
| Remnant ID: | L1975:1845 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Öja 32:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | G21 (Gotland) |
| Object: | Rune carving |
| Material: | Greywhite limestone |
| Rune carver: | Ole |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Medieval |
| Dating: | Late 13th century – early 14th century |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Gotland |
| Municipality: | Gotland |
| Parish: | Öja |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1975:1845 |