Rune stone Vg59, L1963:2937, Bjärka 6:1 in Skara, Västra Götaland
Photo of Rune stone Vg59, L1963:2937
Photo of Rune stone Vg59, L1963:2937
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Hrefningr and Gjalli and Brynjulfr and Gjafulfr placed this stone in memory of Fótr, their father, a very good thegn. Thus has Ása made, as no other wife in memory of (her) husband will. Hjalmr and Hjalli cut the runes.

Show original interpretation and rune text

rifnikR : auk : kiali : auk : brunulfR : auk : kifulfR : satu : stin : þonsi : iftiR : fut : faþur : sin : harþa : kuþon : þign : sua : hifiR : osa : as : igi : mun : sum : kuin : ift : uir : siþon : kaurua :: hialmR : auk : hiali : hiaku : runaR ·

rifnikR : auk : kiali : auk : brunulfR : auk : kifulfR : satu : stin : þonsi : iftiR : fut : faþur : sin : harþa : kuþon : þign : sua : hifiR : osa : as : igi : mun : sum : kuin : ift : uir : siþon : kaurua :: hialmR : auk : hiali : hiaku : runaR ·

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Bjärka parish in the Skara municipality (Västra Götaland 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: 58.284523
Longitude: 13.486802
Remnant ID: L1963:2937
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Bjärka 6:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vg59 (Västergötlands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver: Hjälm (S) och Hjalle (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Västra Götaland
Municipality: Skara
Parish: Bjärka
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1963:2937