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Rune rock Sö39, L1984:8935, Trosa-Vagnhärad 178:2 in Trosa, Södermanland

Photo of Rune rock Sö39, L1984:8935

Interpretation of the runes

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

Hermóðr had (the rock) cut in memory of Bergviðr/Barkviðr, his brother. He drowned in Lífland.

: hermoþr : lit : hagua : at : barkuiþ : bruþur : sin : h[an] trukn-þi : [a] lf:lanti :

: hermoþr : lit : hagua : at : barkuiþ : bruþur : sin : h[an] trukn-þi : [a] lf:lanti :

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Trosa-Vagnhärad parish in the Trosa municipality (Södermanland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 58.93363
Longitude: 17.524655
Remnant ID: L1984:8935
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Trosa-Vagnhärad 178:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: Sö39 (Södermanland)
Object: Rune rock
Material:
Rune carver: Hakon (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Södermanland
Municipality: Trosa
Parish: Trosa-Vagnhärad
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1984:8935