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

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).
The GPS position may not be entirely exact. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
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