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Rune stone Sm89, L1974:1944, Alseda 18:1 in Vetlanda, Jönköping

Photo of Rune stone Sm89, L1974:1944

Interpretation of the runes

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

Búi placed this stone in memory of Þorgautr, (his) brother.

: bui : sati : stin : þana : eftiR : þurkut : bruþur :

: bui : sati : stin : þana : eftiR : þurkut : bruþur :

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Alseda parish in the Vetlanda municipality (Jönköping county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 57.403743
Longitude: 15.314889
Remnant ID: L1974:1944
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Alseda 18:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Sm89 (Småland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Gray granite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Jönköping
Municipality: Vetlanda
Parish: Alseda
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1974:1944