Rune stone Aspöstenen, Sö174, L1985:2013, Aspö 44:1 in Strängnäs, Södermanland

Photo of Rune stone Aspöstenen, Sö174, L1985:2013

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ólafr(?)/Óblauðr(?)/Upphlaupr(?) had the monument and sarcophagus/hospice and bridge made in memory of his son Bjôrn, (who) was killed on Gotland. Because his followers fled, he lost his life; they ... would not hold. May God help his spirit.

Show original interpretation and rune text

[ub]lubR · lit · kira : kuml : likhus : auk : bru · at sun sin : biurn : uaR trebin : a : kut:lanti : þy : lit : fiur · sit : fluþu : kankiR : þaiR uiþ[ulkuR] : uiltu iki halta : guþ : hilbi : anta : hans

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description	Content
Latitude:	59.483269
Longitude:	17.045685
Remnant ID:	L1985:2013
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Aspö 44:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	Sö174 (Södermanlands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Granitee
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:	Viking Age
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Undamaged
Name:	Aspöstenen
County:	Södermanland
Municipality:	Strängnäs
Parish:	Aspö
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1985:2013