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Rune stone Vg20, L1962:2909, Gösslunda 12:1 in Lidköping, Västra Götaland

Photo of Rune stone Vg20, L1962:2909

Interpretation of the runes

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

... raised the stone in memory of Guðmarr(?), his son, who was killed in England.

... risti × stin × iftiR × kurmar × sun × sin + iaR × uaR + trpin × a × iklanti ×

... risti × stin × iftiR × kurmar × sun × sin + iaR × uaR + trpin × a × iklanti ×

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Gösslunda parish in the Lidköpings municipality (Västra Götaland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 58.545833
Longitude: 13.069206
Remnant ID: L1962:2909
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Gösslunda 12:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vg20 (Västergötland)
Object: Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Västra Götaland
Municipality: Lidköping
Parish: Gösslunda
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1962:2909