Ledberg stone, Norse runestone in Linköping Municipality, Sweden.
The Ledberg stone is a granite monument with runic inscriptions carved into its surface, located in the Ledberg Kàu-khu area. The carved marks are clearly visible and remain in good condition despite their age.
This monument dates to around 1100 and belongs to the late Viking Age period when runestones were still commonly used for recording messages. It marks a time when carved stones served as the way people left lasting records for future generations.
The inscriptions carved here are in Old Norse and reflect how medieval Scandinavian people recorded their beliefs and commemorated important moments. You can see directly how they chose to mark their landscape with these messages.
The monument is easy to find in its location as it stands out clearly in the landscape around it. It helps to prepare ahead with a map or local information to reach the site without difficulty.
This stone is registered as Ög 181 in Sweden's archaeological record, making it one of the nation's officially protected monuments. This status ensures its preservation and marks it as part of the country's formal heritage system.
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