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Rune stone DR268, L1989:3598, Östra Vemmenhög 3:1 in Skurup, Skåne

Photo of Rune stone DR268, L1989:3598

Interpretation of the runes

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

Bróðir raised this stone in memory of Bósi, his brother, a very good valiant man.

bruþiR : rasþi : stin : þaisi : aiftiR : busa : bruþur : sin : harþa : kuþan : trik

bruþiR : rasþi : stin : þaisi : aiftiR : busa : bruþur : sin : harþa : kuþan : trik

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Östra Vemmenhög parish in the Skurup municipality (Skåne county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 55.41634
Longitude: 13.508693
Remnant ID: L1989:3598
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Östra Vemmenhög 3:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: DR268 (Blekinge, Halland & Skåne)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating: Post-jelling
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Skåne
Municipality: Skurup
Parish: Östra Vemmenhög
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1989:3598