Källby Runestones, Norse runestone monument in Källby, Sweden
The Källby Runestones are two sandstone monuments standing face to face, each rising to different heights. Both bear carved runes and human figures that provide insight into their original purpose and creation.
These monuments were raised during the Viking Age and later recorded by Swedish scholars in the 16th century. They stand among significant findings from that distant medieval period.
The inscriptions honor deceased fathers and show how local people maintained Norse traditions through stone monuments. These markers reveal what mattered most to families during the era when they were carved.
The monuments stand outdoors in Västra Götaland and are accessible year-round. They remain protected sites where you can walk freely and view them in their original setting.
One of the stone carvings shows a figure wearing antlers on its head while grasping a stick or staff. This unusual depiction stands out among typical runestone imagery from the period.
GPS coordinates: 58.50697,13.31523
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06
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