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Rune stone DR289, L1989:9991, Bjäresjö 21:1 in Ystad, Skåne

Photo of Rune stone DR289, L1989:9991

Interpretation of the runes

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

Fraði/Freði raised this stone in memory of Ólafr, his kinsman-by-marriage, a very good valiant man.

fraþi × risþi × st(e)n × þansi × aftiR × ulaf × mak × sia × ¶ × trek × harþa × kuþan ×

fraþi × risþi × st(e)n × þansi × aftiR × ulaf × mak × sia × ¶ × trek × harþa × kuþan ×

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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: 55.449762
Longitude: 13.777359
Remnant ID: L1989:9991
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Bjäresjö 21:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: DR289 (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: Ystad
Parish: Bjäresjö
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1989:9991