Location
State: Sweden
Region: Gavle
County: Gävleborg
Parish: Norrala
Other references to the location
Beside the church in Norrala
Coordinates
lat=61.36041927641, lon=16.986658860661
61° 21′ 37″ N, 16° 59′ 11″ E
Description
Runic stone from the 11th century
Narrative
Runic stones were risen as a holy act to celebrate the Christening of the area. It could also symbolize the building of a bridge and other honorable acts. This runic stone tells us that it is risen in memoriam of four brave men and says a prayer for their souls.
Attraction
Unique runic stone and an old rural landscape with roots in the Iron Age
Availability
Go off the new E4 towards Norrala north of Söderhamn, then continue to Norrala and to the church.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
No infrastructure on the site
Local info
Old county museum sign
Capacity
41 and more
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
Legal Entities
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