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Runsten, Tånnö.
Runestone, Tånnö
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- County: Jönköpings län
- 6758.35 km away from you
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Description
Runestone from the Viking Age. Runstensholm, Tånnö. The runestone consists of gneiss and dates from the 11th century. The runestone is 1.4 metres high and 0.6 and 0.3-0.5 meters wide. The runestone stands in what is probably its original location by the roadside. Already during the ransacking activities in 1667, the churchmen, on the King’s command, are given the location of the stone. The inscription on the runestone translates as: “Gudvar had this stone erected for Öde, his son, and Karl after Sten, his son. God help their soul.”
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Directions
The runestone is located south of Karlslundsvägen road in Tånnö community.
Regulations
The runestone is an ancient remains and is protected by the Cultural Environment Act. Chapter 2, § 6. It is forbidden to disturb, remove, excavate, cover or through building, planting or otherwise alter or damage ancient remains without a licence under this chapter. Act (2013:548).
The runestone stands on private land.
Contact
Address
Kontaktcenter Värnamo kommun Kyrktorget 1, 331 83 Värnamo Telefon 0370-37 70 00 www.varnamo.se
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