Rune stone Gårdbystenen, Öl28, L1958:4591, Gårdby 17:1 in Mörbylånga, Kalmar
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
§P Herþrúðr raised this stone in memory of her son Smiðr, a good valiant man. Halfborinn, his brother, sits in Garðar (Russia). Brandr cut rightly, therefore (one) can interpret (the runes). §Q Herþrúðr raised this stone in memory of her son Smiðr, a good valiant man. His halfbrother Brandr sits in Garðir. Cut rightly into, therefore (one) can interpret (the runes).
§P harþruþr + raisti + stain + þinsa + aiftiR + sun + sin + s(m)iþ + trak + kuþan + halfburin + bruþiR ans + sitr + kar¶þum ¶ brantr + rit - × iak þu raþa + khn §Q harþruþr + raisti + stain + þinsa + aiftiR + sun + sin + s(m)iþ + trak + kuþan + halfburin + bruþiR ans + sitr + kar¶þum ¶ brantr + rit - × iak þu raþa + khn
§P harþruþr + raisti + stain + þinsa + aiftiR + sun + sin + s(m)iþ + trak + kuþan + halfburin + bruþiR ans + sitr + kar¶þum ¶ brantr + rit - × iak þu raþa + khn §Q harþruþr + raisti + stain + þinsa + aiftiR + sun + sin + s(m)iþ + trak + kuþan + halfburin + bruþiR ans + sitr + kar¶þum ¶ brantr + rit - × iak þu raþa + khn
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Gårdby parish in the Mörbylånga municipality (Kalmar county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 56.600549 |
| Longitude: | 16.637216 |
| Remnant ID: | L1958:4591 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Gårdby 17:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | Öl28 (Öland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Gray limestone |
| Rune carver: | Brand (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | Gårdbystenen |
| County: | Kalmar |
| Municipality: | Mörbylånga |
| Parish: | Gårdby |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1958:4591 |