Rune stone Sö55, L1985:787, Blacksta 34:2 in Flen, Södermanland
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
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
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
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 (Södermanland) |
| 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 |