Danish Runic Inscription 48

Danish Runic Inscription 48 is a granite block at Hanning Church bearing four horizontal rows and one vertical line of runic text. The stone measures approximately 1.1 meters tall and 0.5 meters wide, and it still stands in its original location at this church.

This runestone was carved in the 12th century as a memorial stone by Vagn for his mother. During medieval times, it was repurposed and built into the south chancel wall of Hanning Church, where researchers rediscovered it in 1843.

The stone records family relationships from the Viking Age, showing how people memorialized their kinship bonds through permanent stone inscriptions. The text about Vagn and his mother Gyða reveals the personal connections that were considered important enough to preserve in this lasting form.

You can view the stone directly at the church and examine the carved runic details up close without needing special access. You are free to visit at any time since the stone is mounted outside on the exterior of the building.

A curious detail is the hammer symbol carved after the Old Norse word 'sina' on the stone. This symbol might reference Thor or could indicate that someone commemorated was a blacksmith.

Location: Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality

GPS coordinates: 56.01917,8.51250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42