Hälsinglands runinskrifter 12

Hälsinglands runinskrifter 12

Discover the story of a thousand-year-old runic stone in Hälsingland, Sweden. Where does it stand today?

Hälsinglands runinskrifter 12 is a runestone located outside Högs church in Högs parish and Hudiksvalls commune, Hälsingland. The runic inscription on the stone dates back to the 10th century, and it was often used for brief, condensed entries. The stone, which was previously enclosed in the church, was freed and re-erected in 1951 at its current location. The ornamentation is simple and consists of a rune band that transitions into a Christian cross. The inscription, translated from rune Swedish, is as follows: 'Gudnjut Truson let resa denna sten and made the bridge after his brothers Åsbjörn and after Gudlev.'

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Written by Nik Frost

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