Södermanland Runic Inscription 140
Södermanland Runic Inscription 140, Norse runestone in Ludgo Parish, Sweden
The Södermanland Runic Inscription 140 stands 2.03 meters tall with a width of 75 centimeters, featuring well-preserved runes and a distinctive cross pattern.
Discovered in 1899 and repaired in 1903, this Viking Age stone contains inscriptions using the Younger Futhark alphabet, documenting memorial messages from ancient Norse society.
The stone's inscription reflects Viking Age memorial practices, containing text that commemorates a person while invoking protection from Thor, indicating pre-Christian beliefs.
Located at coordinates 58.9236563, 17.0540223, the runestone stands 3.5 meters west-southwest of another historical monument, Sö 139, near Korpbro brook.
The inscription ends with five bind runes forming a cross pattern alongside three separate runes, creating a text arrangement that scholars continue interpreting.
Location: Nyköping Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.92366,17.05402
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:07
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