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Rune stone DR288, L1989:9971, Bjäresjö 4:1 in Ystad, Skåne

Photo of Rune stone DR288, L1989:9971

Interpretation of the runes

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

Áki placed this stone in memory of Ulfr, his brother, a very good valiant man.

× oaki × sati × stain × þansi × aftiR × ulf × bruþur × sin × harþa × kuþan × trak ×

× oaki × sati × stain × þansi × aftiR × ulf × bruþur × sin × harþa × kuþan × trak ×

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Bjäresjö parish in the Ystads municipality (Skåne county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 55.44703
Longitude: 13.733159
Remnant ID: L1989:9971
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Bjäresjö 4:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: DR288 (Blekinge, Halland & Skåne)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Troligen Hunnestad-ristaren
Antiquarian assessment: No antiquarian assessment
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Information about relic, not confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Skåne
Municipality: Ystad
Parish: Bjäresjö
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1989:9971