Princes Street Gardens Runestone, Norse runestone in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Swedish runestone U 1173 displays runic inscriptions within a serpent design that circles around a central cross on its surface.
Created between 1010 and 1050 in Lilla Ramsjö, Sweden, the runestone was donated to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 1787.
The inscription reads 'Ari raised the stone in memory of Hjalmr, his father', following Viking Age memorial traditions in Scandinavia.
Located at 50 George Square near the University of Edinburgh's Department of Scandinavian Studies after its 2020 relocation from Princes Street Gardens.
A replica of this runestone stands at its original location in Morgongåva, Uppsala, carved from pink granite by runemaster Kalle Dahlberg.
Location: City of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 59.93229,16.97572
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:22
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