The stone that inspired Åda

The stone that inspired Åda

Discover the mystery of a rune stone that may have influenced the naming of a Swedish village.

The rune stone at Åda and Trosa bro in Vagnhärads socken, Södermanland, is 1.22 meters high, with runes 9-13 centimeters high adorning its surface. This rune stone, along with two others at the same location (Sö 359 and Sö 36), likely stood along an old road, possibly a precursor to Trosa bro. Yet, it is uncertain if the stone's presence directly influenced the naming of the village.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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