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Rune stone DR345, L1990:5862, Simris 1:2 in Simrishamn, Skåne

Photo of Rune stone DR345, L1990:5862

Interpretation of the runes

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

Sigreifr had this stone raised in memory of Forkunn , / in memory of the father of Ásulfr, Knútr's(?)/Gnýr's(?) valiant man. May God help his spirit.

× sigrif¶r : let · resa · sten : þensa : aiftiR · furkun : if--r · faþur : osulfs : triks : knus ¶ · hilbi : kuþ : on : hans

× sigrif¶r : let · resa · sten : þensa : aiftiR · furkun : if--r · faþur : osulfs : triks : knus ¶ · hilbi : kuþ : on : hans

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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: 55.535012
Longitude: 14.321713
Remnant ID: L1990:5862
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Simris 1:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: DR345 (Blekinge, Halland & Skåne)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Quartzite (Hardeberga sandstone)
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Other cultural-historical relic
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Information about relic, not confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Skåne
Municipality: Simrishamn
Parish: Simris
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1990:5862