Rune stone SmSvS1973;4, L1973:6646, Mellby 19:1 in Eksjö, Jönköping
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Geirmundr had this monument made in memory of Auðelfr and Varinn; Vénjótr in memory of Tryggulfr, his father. May God help their spirits.
ke(r)munt(r) × let kiara × kiara × kum(l) : þeta : eftiR × auþelfi × auk × uarin × uiniutr × iftiR × trykulf × faþur sin × kuþ hialbi × ont × þeiRa ×
ke(r)munt(r) × let kiara × kiara × kum(l) : þeta : eftiR × auþelfi × auk × uarin × uiniutr × iftiR × trykulf × faþur sin × kuþ hialbi × ont × þeiRa ×
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: | 57.556038 |
| Longitude: | 15.108669 |
| Remnant ID: | L1973:6646 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Mellby 19:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | SmSvS1973;4 (Småland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Reddish granite |
| Rune carver: | Samma som gjort Sm 143. |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Jönköping |
| Municipality: | Eksjö |
| Parish: | Mellby |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1973:6646 |