Rune stone DR344, L1990:5790, Simris 1:1 in Simrishamn, Skåne
Photo of Rune stone DR344, L1990:5790
Photo of Rune stone DR344, L1990:5790
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Bjôrngeirr had this stone raised in memory of Hrafn, his brother, Gunnulfr's lad in Sweden.

Show original interpretation and rune text

· 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 & Skånes runinskrifter)
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