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