Three brothers raise a stone for their father Jörund

A 2.35 metre tall block of light grey granite stands by a farm entrance in Törnby. We can trace its origin to the mid-1000s, where it was shaped by a craftsman named Ärnfast. He worked across several districts including Sollentuna and Danderyd. The inscription on the stone's sides identifies Ärnfast as the one who carved the runes.

The runes reveal a story of kinship. Three brothers named Ofeg, Sigmar, and Fröbjörn raised this stone to honor their father, Jörund. The inscription identifies Jörund as the husband of Gunna, who was likely their mother. The text shows the brothers erected the stone for their father, Jörund, husband of Gunna.

We can observe a large kristet kors on the upper part and carvings in the Urnes style. These artistic details allow historians to place the creation between the years 1025 and 1075. Although it was moved to its current position in 1937, it remains a well-preserved piece of history for those who seek to learn more.

You are welcome to see the stone on the left side of the driveway to a farm in the Ekerö municipality. It remains accessible in its current public setting. It stands as a permanent record of the tribute shown by three brothers, awaiting your discovery.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons