Rune stone Sm143, L1973:6004, Mellby 6:1 in Eksjö, Jönköping
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Geirmundr had the monument made in memory of ...-geirr, his father. May God help his spirit.
keiRmu...(r) : (l)e(t) × k...ra × kuml af(t)(i)R : --(þ)(k)--R : (f)aþur × sin : kuþ : hialbi : ont : hans :
keiRmu...(r) : (l)e(t) × k...ra × kuml af(t)(i)R : --(þ)(k)--R : (f)aþur × sin : kuþ : hialbi : ont : hans :
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Mellby parish in the Eksjö municipality (Jönköping county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 57.525289 |
| Longitude: | 15.08884 |
| Remnant ID: | L1973:6004 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Mellby 6:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | Sm143 (Småland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Greenstone |
| Rune carver: | Samma som gjort Sm SvS1973;4. |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Jönköping |
| Municipality: | Eksjö |
| Parish: | Mellby |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1973:6004 |