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Rune stone Vs1, L2003:7201, Rytterne 52:1 in Västerås, Västmanland

Photo of Rune stone Vs1, L2003:7201

Interpretation of the runes

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

Guðleifr placed the staff and these stones in memory of Slagvi, his son, (who) met his end in the east in Garðar(?)/Chorezm(?).

+ kuþlefR + seti : stff : auk : sena : þasi : uftiR slakua : sun : sia : etaþr : austr · i · karusm ·

+ kuþlefR + seti : stff : auk : sena : þasi : uftiR slakua : sun : sia : etaþr : austr · i · karusm ·

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Rytterne parish in the Västerås municipality (Västmanland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.512532
Longitude: 16.342409
Remnant ID: L2003:7201
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Rytterne 52:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vs1 (Västmanland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Gray and reddish granite
Rune carver: Ovan ristare.
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Västmanland
Municipality: Västerås
Parish: Rytterne
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2003:7201