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Rune stone Kung Kåres sten, Sm11, L1955:8279, Furuby 18:1 in Växjö, Kronoberg

Photo of Rune stone Kung Kåres sten, Sm11, L1955:8279

Interpretation of the runes

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

Klakki's sons had the stone cut in memory of their father and in memory of Kali/Kalli/Galli and Víkingr, their brothers.

· klaka × suniR × letu × hakua · stein · eftiR : -aþur · sin : auk : eftiR : kala : auk : uikik : bryþr : sina

· klaka × suniR × letu × hakua · stein · eftiR : -aþur · sin : auk : eftiR : kala : auk : uikik : bryþr : sina

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Furuby parish in the Växjö municipality (Kronoberg county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 56.879261
Longitude: 15.013594
Remnant ID: L1955:8279
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Furuby 18:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Sm11 (Småland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Medium-grained red granite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name: Kung Kåres sten
County: Kronoberg
Municipality: Växjö
Parish: Furuby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1955:8279