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Rune carving in burial context G210, L1975:1369, Västerhejde 97:1 in Gotland, Gotland

Photo of Rune carving in burial context G210, L1975:1369

Interpretation of the runes

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

Here lies Geirvaldr in Bergi/Bjärs and his housewife.

+ hier : likr : kairualtr : i berhi : ok : hans : hus:froya

+ hier : likr : kairualtr : i berhi : ok : hans : hus:froya

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 57.580669
Longitude: 18.248244
Remnant ID: L1975:1369
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Västerhejde 97:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: G210 (Gotland)
Object: Rune carving
Material: Limestone
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Medieval
Dating: 14th century
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Gotland
Municipality: Gotland
Parish: Västerhejde
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1975:1369