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A Viking-era rune stone outside Furingstads church

A Viking-era rune stone outside Furingstads church

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Nik Frost Nik Frost

Discover one of five rune stones dating back to the early 1000s, located outside Furingstads church. This stone was carved in light gray granite.

One of five rune stones dating to the early 1000s, Östergötlands runinskrifter 148 stands outside Furingstads church in Norrköpings kommun. The rune stone is made of light gray granite. The rune inscription translates to 'Helga reste denna sten efter Asmund, sin son.', meaning Helga raised this stone after Asmund, her son.

The rune stone was previously installed in the western tower foot's stone base. The design of the sling's ends, which is around 9–11 cm wide, places the engraving in stylistic group RAK.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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