Uppland Runic Inscription 614

The Torsätra runestone stands 1.45 meters tall and features runic inscriptions carved in the Pr3 style with slender animals interwoven into compact designs.

The stone dates from 1060-1070 and commemorates a tribute collector for the Swedish king who became ill and died during his visit to Gotland.

The inscription follows traditional Viking Age memorial patterns, mentioning two brothers who commissioned the stone in memory of their deceased sibling.

The runestone was relocated to the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities in Stockholm in 2005 due to military training area construction.

The stone provides evidence of Swedish crown's financial operations in Gotland through its mention of tribute collection activities in the region.

GPS coordinates: 59.57442,17.76680

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:22