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Rune carving Sö227, L2015:6447, Sorunda 253:1 in Nynäshamn, Stockholm

Photo of Rune carving Sö227, L2015:6447

Interpretation of the runes

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

Róta(?) had these landmarks cut in memory of Geirfastr, his brother, Eybjôrn's/Auðbjôrn's kinsman-by-marriage. Cross.

× rota × lit × hakua × mirki × þisa × iftiR × kaiRfast × boroþur × sin × mag × aubiarnaR × krus

× rota × lit × hakua × mirki × þisa × iftiR × kaiRfast × boroþur × sin × mag × aubiarnaR × krus

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Sorunda parish in the Nynäshamns municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 58.988721
Longitude: 17.791024
Remnant ID: L2015:6447
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Sorunda 253:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Sö227 (Södermanland)
Object: Rune carving
Material:
Rune carver: Hägvid (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Nynäshamn
Parish: Sorunda
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2015:6447