In the Lena district of Sweden, the Hånsta farm was the home of a family who commissioned a rune stone in memory of their father, Jon, in the 11th century. This stone, known as 1031, is unique for it was not signed by the artist but attributed to Åsmund Kåresson by Erik Brate. The inscription on the stone reads: 'Sigdiarv and Holmbjörn and Torbjörn they let upraise this stone and make the bridge in memory of Jon, their father.' The translation of the inscription to Old Norse is: 'Sigdiarv and Holmbjörn and Torbjörn they let upraise this stone and make the bridge in memory of Jon, their father.' This stone and the bridge that was built centuries ago still stand at the Hånsta farm, offering a glimpse into the region's history and traditions.
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Written by Nik Frost
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