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Rune rock Sö197, L1983:3322, Ytterselö 68:1 in Strängnäs, Södermanland

Photo of Rune rock Sö197, L1983:3322

Interpretation of the runes

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

Bjôrn and Gerðarr had the stone cut in memory of their brothers Víkingr and Sigfastr. May God help their souls better than they could deserve.

' byrn ' auk · kerþar ' litu · hauka ' stin ' at · brþr · sena · uikik ' auk · sigfast · kuþ ' halbi · selu þira ' bet · þan ' til · kuni ' kerua '

' byrn ' auk · kerþar ' litu · hauka ' stin ' at · brþr · sena · uikik ' auk · sigfast · kuþ ' halbi · selu þira ' bet · þan ' til · kuni ' kerua '

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Ytterselö parish in the Strängnäs municipality (Södermanland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.360627
Longitude: 17.245422
Remnant ID: L1983:3322
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Ytterselö 68:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Sö197 (Södermanland)
Object: Rune rock
Material:
Rune carver: Balle (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Södermanland
Municipality: Strängnäs
Parish: Ytterselö
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1983:3322