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Rune stone Gs15, L1950:979, Ovansjö 8:2 in Sandviken, Gävleborg

Photo of Rune stone Gs15, L1950:979

Interpretation of the runes

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

Hróaldr and Oddr had the stone raised in memory of Ernmundr ... May God help (his) spirit ...

rual^tr × ok × utr × litu × restu × s[(t)en × eftr × irm...] ... ...þ [×] iulbi × onta ...[o(n) × litsi(a)]

rual^tr × ok × utr × litu × restu × s[(t)en × eftr × irm...] ... ...þ [×] iulbi × onta ...[o(n) × litsi(a)]

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Ovansjö parish in the Sandvikens municipality (Gävleborg county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 60.605939
Longitude: 16.616015
Remnant ID: L1950:979
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Ovansjö 8:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: Gs15 (Gästrikland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Red Gävle sandstone
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Gävleborg
Municipality: Sandviken
Parish: Ovansjö
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1950:979