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Rune stone Hällestadsstenarna, DR297, L1989:8973, Hällestad 2:2 in Lund, Skåne
Photo of Rune stone Hällestadsstenarna, DR297, L1989:8973
Photo of Rune stone Hällestadsstenarna, DR297, L1989:8973
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ásbjôrn, Tóki's retainer, placed this stone in memory of Tóki, his brother.

Show original interpretation and rune text

: osbiurn : him:þaki : tuka : sati : stin ¶ : þasi : iftiR : tuka : bruþur : sin :

: osbiurn : him:þaki : tuka : sati : stin ¶ : þasi : iftiR : tuka : bruþur : sin :

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Hällestad parish in the Lunds municipality (Skåne county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 55.677647
Longitude: 13.420763
Remnant ID: L1989:8973
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hällestad 2:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: DR297 (Blekinge, Halland & Skånes runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Sandstone
Rune carver: Troligen samma som gjort DR 295
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating: Post-jelling
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name: Hällestadsstenarna
County: Skåne
Municipality: Lund
Parish: Hällestad
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1989:8973