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Snoldelev Stone, Norse runestone in Roskilde Municipality, Denmark

The Snoldelev Stone features inscriptions in Elder Futhark runes and three interlocking drinking horns arranged in a circular pattern on its surface.

Farmers discovered this ninth-century runestone around 1775, and the Danish Antiquities Commission acquired it in 1811 for national preservation.

The inscription identifies Gunnvaldr as a Thulr, indicating his position as a community leader associated with religious or poetic responsibilities.

Visitors can examine this 1.25-meter-tall runestone at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, where it remains on permanent display.

The stone contains early Younger Futhark runes with specific variations, including an a-rune similar to the h-rune from the long-branch variation.

Location: Roskilde Municipality

GPS coordinates: 55.57162,12.12128

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55

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