The runic stone of Norrala

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

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