Gripsholm

Helgulfr(?) and Eyjulfr, they had both of the stones raised in memory of their brother Ketilmundr; and the bridge in memory of Sóma, their mother. And Brúni(?), her brother, cut.

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These rune stones are standing close to the entrance of Gripsholm castle, in Mariefred, and they are both in excellent condition.

Tóla had this stone raised in memory of her son Haraldr, Ingvarr's brother. They travelled valiantly far for gold, and in the east gave (food) to the eagle. (They) died in the south in Serkland.

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This is one of 26 rune stones that were raised as memorials after the disastrous trip to "Serkland" with Ingvar the Far-Travelled. Read more about it here. For a close-up - point at the photo.
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