Färentuna Runestones, Norse runestones at Färentuna Church, Ekerö Municipality, Sweden.
Färentuna Runestones are fragments embedded at Färentuna Church, cataloged as U 20, U 21, and U 22, displaying text carved in the younger futhark runic alphabet. U 20 and U 21 are set into the church wall, while U 22 features a serpent pattern framing its runic text along the stone's edges.
The stones were originally raised during the Viking Age but later incorporated into the church wall, where they were rediscovered under wall plaster during renovations. This reuse demonstrates how older Norse monuments were integrated into Christian structures.
The inscriptions on stones U 20 and U 21 tell the story of Gerlög and Inga and their family connections, linking them to other communities in the region. These carved messages reveal how people honored their relationships and marked important family bonds.
Stones U 20 and U 21 are embedded in the church wall to the left of the main entrance gate and are visible from outside. U 22 is located elsewhere in the church building and can be viewed during a visit.
Stone U 22 stands out for its runic text enclosed by a serpent design that winds around the stone's edge, creating a distinctive frame. This elaborate style was commissioned by three brothers to honor their father, making it a personal and artistically ambitious creation.
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