Rune stone Fosiestenen, DR262, L1988:4444, Fosie 3:1 in Malmö, Skåne
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ásbjôrn raised this stone in memory of Dvergr, his partner, a good valiant man.
as(b)iarn × risþi (×) stin × þan(s)i × aftiR : tuark : filaka × sin : trik : kuþan
as(b)iarn × risþi (×) stin × þan(s)i × aftiR : tuark : filaka × sin : trik : kuþan
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Malmö parish in the Malmö municipality (Skåne county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 55.560575 |
| Longitude: | 13.028247 |
| Remnant ID: | L1988:4444 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Fosie 3:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | DR262 (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: | Fosiestenen |
| County: | Skåne |
| Municipality: | Malmö |
| Parish: | Malmö |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1988:4444 |