Rune stone Aspöstenen, Sö174, L1985:2013, Aspö 44:1 in Strängnäs, Södermanland
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
[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
[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
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 (Södermanland) |
| 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 |