Forget-Me-Not Stones at Vaksala: Svens, Kättilfrid, and King Stenkil

The Forget-Me-Not Stones at Vaksala are a collection of four runestones that sit outside the wall of Vaksala church. They were commissioned by Kättilfrid, a notorious viking, for Svens, but were not built by King Stenkil. Instead, the renowned stone carver, Ketil Flatnose, created them. Ketil Flatnose is famous for crafting the Olav and Christopher runestones, and he skillfully inscribed an loving tribute for Svens on one of these stones. Among the quartet, another two stones were also commissioned, and together with Svens's stone, they tell the story of Kättilfrid and the memory of Svens. Today, these stones are a must-see for history enthusiasts and those curious about Sweden’s rich past, yet they are often overlooked and forgotten. Standing just outside the wall of Vaksala church, the stones serve as a reminder of the people who lived and fought centuries ago.

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