Rune stone Gripsholmsstenen, Sö179, L1985:8289, Kärnbo 33:1 in Strängnäs, Södermanland
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Tóla had this stone raised in memory of her son Haraldr, Ingvarr's brother. They travelled valiantly far for gold, and in the east gave (food) to the eagle. (They) died in the south in Serkland.
× tula : lit : raisa : stain : þinsa| |at : sun : sin : haralt : bruþur : inkuars : þaiR furu : trikila : fiari : at : kuli : auk : a:ustarla| |ar:ni : kafu : tuu : sunar:la : a sirk:lan:ti
× tula : lit : raisa : stain : þinsa| |at : sun : sin : haralt : bruþur : inkuars : þaiR furu : trikila : fiari : at : kuli : auk : a:ustarla| |ar:ni : kafu : tuu : sunar:la : a sirk:lan:ti
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Kärnbo parish in the Strängnäs municipality (Södermanland county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.256983 |
| Longitude: | 17.218075 |
| Remnant ID: | L1985:8289 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Kärnbo 33:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | Sö179 (Södermanland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Äskil 2 (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | Gripsholmsstenen |
| County: | Södermanland |
| Municipality: | Strängnäs |
| Parish: | Kärnbo |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1985:8289 |