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Rune stone Vg16, L1963:9160, Ekby 35:1 in Mariestad, Västra Götaland

Photo of Rune stone Vg16, L1963:9160

Interpretation of the runes

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

Ásti and his brothers raised this stone in memory of Þórir(?)/Þórr(?)/Þorn(?), their father.

þir × osti × brtþr × raistu × stin : þi(s)i : iftir : þor : faþur : sin

þir × osti × brtþr × raistu × stin : þi(s)i : iftir : þor : faþur : sin

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Ekby parish in the Mariestad municipality (Västra Götaland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 58.593434
Longitude: 13.89989
Remnant ID: L1963:9160
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Ekby 35:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vg16 (Västergötland)
Object: Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Västra Götaland
Municipality: Mariestad
Parish: Ekby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1963:9160