Ardre image stones

Ten ornate stones featuring carved images and runes stand as remnants of Viking artistry near the medieval Ardre Church in Gotland.

The stones were discovered during church renovations around 1900, where they had been repurposed as floor paving beneath wooden planks.

The largest stone, Ardre VIII, displays scenes of Norse mythology including Thor fishing, Odin riding Sleipnir, and the tale of Wayland the Smith.

The stones are now preserved at the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities in Stockholm, where visitors can examine their detailed carvings.

The Ardre III stone contains twin figure-eight serpents with runic inscriptions signed by Likraiv, commemorating multiple individuals on different sides.

Part of: Norse mythology

GPS coordinates: 57.37950,18.69680

Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:22