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Rune stone Vs27, L2004:8783, Kila 1:1 in Sala, Västmanland

Photo of Rune stone Vs27, L2004:8783

Interpretation of the runes

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

Þorbjôrn and Ingifastr had (the stone) raised in memory of Sigþorn, their father. He died on a voyage. Litli carved the runes. ...-geirr ordered a wider bridge to be made.

þurbiorn ok : ikifastr : lit · resa : ytiR ¤ sihþorn × faþur : sin × hon × toþr × [i] faru × litli × risti × runiR ¶ · [...--keR · baþ : bru kera : r](u)(m)[Ri]

þurbiorn ok : ikifastr : lit · resa : ytiR ¤ sihþorn × faþur : sin × hon × toþr × [i] faru × litli × risti × runiR ¶ · [...--keR · baþ : bru kera : r](u)(m)[Ri]

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Kila parish in the Sala municipality (Västmanland county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.852002
Longitude: 16.533579
Remnant ID: L2004:8783
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Kila 1:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vs27 (Västmanland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite with yellowish surface layer
Rune carver: Litle (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Västmanland
Municipality: Sala
Parish: Kila
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2004:8783