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Rune carving in burial context Vg91, L1962:5393, Högstena 22:2 in Falköping, Västra Götaland

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Interpretation of the runes

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

Heiðr. Of childbirth died the wife of Andrés the priest.

-(e)idir : au : b(a)^rne : do : kona ¶ andræsa : præst :

-(e)idir : au : b(a)^rne : do : kona ¶ andræsa : præst :

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Högstena parish in the Falköpings municipality (Västra Götaland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 58.23241
Longitude: 13.718958
Remnant ID: L1962:5393
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Högstena 22:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vg91 (Västergötland)
Object: Rune carving
Material: Sandstone
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Other cultural-historical relic
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Västra Götaland
Municipality: Falköping
Parish: Högstena
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1962:5393