Njurunda Church's Chronicled Fragment of a Rune Stone

Njurunda Church's Chronicled Fragment of a Rune Stone

A fragmented Viking relic guards Njurunda Church in Medelpad, whispering tales of its intriguing past. Its few remaining runes offer a captivating preview of its history.

The rune stone fragment, dubbed Runinskrift M 2, originally hailing from Svala, Njurunda socken, now resides at Njurunda kyrka in Medelpad. Historical records show that on a specific Monday in 1684, the rune stone fragment was discovered there. However, a century later, in 1923, the stone was shattered and moved. Only a few runes remain, and the deciphered runic inscription is as follows:

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Written by Nik Frost

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