Rune stone DR344, L1990:5790, Simris 1:1 in Simrishamn, Skåne

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

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Simris parish in the Simrishamns municipality (Skåne county).

The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.

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