Rune stone DR344, L1990:5790, Simris 1:1 in Simrishamn, Skåne
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Bjôrngeirr had this stone raised in memory of Hrafn, his brother, Gunnulfr's lad in Sweden.
· biarngaiR × lit (·) raisa · stain · þina · eftiR · rafn · broþur · sin · su(i)n · kun(u)--s · a suiþiuþu
· biarngaiR × lit (·) raisa · stain · þina · eftiR · rafn · broþur · sin · su(i)n · kun(u)--s · a suiþiuþu
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Simris parish in the Simrishamns municipality (Skåne county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 55.534985 |
| Longitude: | 14.321718 |
| Remnant ID: | L1990:5790 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Simris 1:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | DR344 (Blekinge, Halland & Skåne) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Sandstone |
| Rune carver: | |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Other cultural-historical relic |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | 1050–1100 |
| Current status: | Information about relic, not confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Skåne |
| Municipality: | Simrishamn |
| Parish: | Simris |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1990:5790 |