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Rune stone U691, L1985:1955, Aspö 80:1 in Strängnäs, Södermanland

Photo of Rune stone U691, L1985:1955

Interpretation of the runes

The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Bjôrn had this stone raised in memory of Styrbjôrn, his murdered son. May Christ help his spirit.

birn : lit : risa : s--- ...- : iftiR : sterbirn sun sin : mrþan : kristr : hilbi : anta : hans

birn : lit : risa : s--- ...- : iftiR : sterbirn sun sin : mrþan : kristr : hilbi : anta : hans

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Aspö parish in the Strängnäs municipality (Södermanland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.500935
Longitude: 17.115279
Remnant ID: L1985:1955
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Aspö 80:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U691 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Dark coarse-grained granite
Rune carver: Ödbjörn (A) enligt Brate, ej troligt; Tidkume (A) [Stille 1999b]
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Södermanland
Municipality: Strängnäs
Parish: Aspö
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1985:1955