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Rune stone SmSvS1973;4, L1973:6646, Mellby 19:1 in Eksjö, Jönköping

Photo of Rune stone SmSvS1973;4, L1973:6646

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 ×

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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: 57.556038
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