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Rune stone Kung Rånes sten, Vg123, L1963:8062, Barne-Åsaka 4:1 in Essunga, Västra Götaland

Photo of Rune stone Kung Rånes sten, Vg123, L1963:8062

Interpretation of the runes

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

raised this stone in memory of Grímr, his son, a very good valiant man.

: riuiþr : risiþ : sti : þasi : auftiR : kirm : su : sin : miuk : kuþan : trik :

: riuiþr : risiþ : sti : þasi : auftiR : kirm : su : sin : miuk : kuþan : trik :

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Barne-Åsaka parish in the Essunga municipality (Västra Götaland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 58.138562
Longitude: 12.824742
Remnant ID: L1963:8062
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Barne-Åsaka 4:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vg123 (Västergötland)
Object: Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name: Kung Rånes sten
County: Västra Götaland
Municipality: Essunga
Parish: Barne-Åsaka
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1963:8062