Rune stone Gripsholmsstenen, Sö179, L1985:8289, Kärnbo 33:1 in Strängnäs, Södermanland

Photo of Rune stone Gripsholmsstenen, Sö179, L1985:8289

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription 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.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× 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

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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 (Södermanlands runinskrifter)
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