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Rune stone Öl39, L1958:481, Gärdslösa 97:1 in Borgholm, Kalmar

Photo of Rune stone Öl39, L1958:481

Interpretation of the runes

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

Sveinn made in memory of his father, Víkarr, the only son raised the stone himself.

× sua(i)(n) kiarþi × iftiR × sin × faþur × uikar × sun × ainiki × sialfR × raisti × stain ×

× sua(i)(n) kiarþi × iftiR × sin × faþur × uikar × sun × ainiki × sialfR × raisti × stain ×

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Gärdslösa parish in the Borgholms municipality (Kalmar county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 56.77519
Longitude: 16.741075
Remnant ID: L1958:481
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Gärdslösa 97:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Öl39 (Öland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Gray limestone
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Kalmar
Municipality: Borgholm
Parish: Gärdslösa
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1958:481