Rune stone Sö55, L1985:787, Blacksta 34:2 in Flen, Södermanland

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Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Þorsteinn had this stone raised in memory of himself and his son Hefnir. The young valiant man travelled to England; then died grievously at home. May God help their souls. Brúni and Slóði, they carved this stone.

Show original interpretation and rune text

þorstain (l)(i)... ...sa : stain : þena : ... sik : sialfan : auk : sun : sin : hefni : uaR til : enklans : ukr : trenkr : farin : uarþ : þa · haima : at : harmi tauþr kuþ hialbi : sialu : þaima bruni : auk : sloþi : þaiR ...(u) stan þena

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Blacksta parish in the Flens municipality (Södermanland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description	Content
Latitude:	58.959752
Longitude:	16.616341
Remnant ID:	L1985:787
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Blacksta 34:2
Swedish rune inscription ID:	Sö55 (Södermanlands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Granite
Rune carver:	Slode (S); Brune (S)
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Unknown
Name:
County:	Södermanland
Municipality:	Flen
Parish:	Blacksta
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1985:787