Skårby runestone, runestones in Skårby, Sweden
The Skårby runestone is a Viking Age monument carved with runic inscriptions, located in Lund Municipality, Sweden. Originally placed at Skårby church, the stone has been relocated to the Kulturen museum in Lund, where it is displayed alongside other ancient artifacts.
The stone was raised in the Viking period to commemorate a man named Tumme who owned a place called Guðissnapi. Two brothers, Káulfr and Autir, erected the stone to honor their deceased brother, reflecting the custom of using stones to mark family members.
The runestone served as a memorial in Viking communities, a way to honor deceased family members and preserve their names for future generations. Such stones were often placed along important routes or near homes, marking significant people in the local landscape.
The stone can be viewed at the Kulturen museum in Lund, where it is displayed with other Viking Age artifacts. The runic carvings are clearly visible from different angles, and informational materials on site help visitors understand the inscriptions.
The runes are carved in an old style called RAK, representing the earliest form of runic writing. This style features straight ends without serpent or animal shapes at the script terminals, showing the careful craftsmanship of the period.
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