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Rune stone Bjärbystenen, Öl36, L1956:1898, Runsten 27:1 in Borgholm, Kalmar
Photo of Rune stone Bjärbystenen, Öl36, L1956:1898
Photo of Rune stone Bjärbystenen, Öl36, L1956:1898
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Herfríðr/Herfreðr and Viðbjôrn had this stone raised in memory of Fastulfr, their father. Siglaug had (it) raised in memory of her husband. He is buried in the church.

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× (h)[e]rfri[þ- ...-] × uiþbiurn × litu × raisa × stain × þina × at × fastulf × faþur sin ×× siklaug × lit × raisa aftiR : bunta × sin × han × iaR × krafin × i × kirikiu ×

× (h)[e]rfri[þ- ...-] × uiþbiurn × litu × raisa × stain × þina × at × fastulf × faþur sin ×× siklaug × lit × raisa aftiR : bunta × sin × han × iaR × krafin × i × kirikiu ×

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Runsten parish in the Borgholms municipality (Kalmar county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 56.710912
Longitude: 16.705343
Remnant ID: L1956:1898
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Runsten 27:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Öl36 (Ölands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Gray limestone
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name: Bjärbystenen
County: Kalmar
Municipality: Borgholm
Parish: Runsten
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1956:1898