Rune stone Vg40, L1961:3668, Råda 11:1 in Lidköping, Västra Götaland

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Þorkell placed this stone in memory of Gunni, his son, who died in battle when kings fought each other.

Show original interpretation and rune text

+ þurkil ÷ sati + stin + þasi + itiR + kuna + sun · sin + iR · uarþ + tuþr + i uristu + iR · bþiþus + kunukaR ×

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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

Facts about this rune inscription

Description	Content
Latitude:	58.496243
Longitude:	13.092073
Remnant ID:	L1961:3668
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Råda 11:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	Vg40 (Västergötlands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Granite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Damage
Name:
County:	Västra Götaland
Municipality:	Lidköping
Parish:	Råda
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1961:3668