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I have really too many of thies pic, but I like the history that they tell.It stands in Svenarum and is from the 11'th century and says:
Sigvard had this stone raised in memory of ... his father (or brother). The kinsman (knew how to fulfill their honour ?) God help his soul.
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or at least, which country/province...?
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I can't remember the exact place, but in the southen of Sweden somewhere between Oskarshamn and Växjö and Öland.
If i find the exact spot I will write it
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I found it!!
This is from Svenarum, i Jönköbing län.
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"Sigvard erected this stone in commemoration of Ulfrii (?) His brother (or father) The family knew how to defend his honor (blood vengeance) God help his soul"
haha nice, this is a direct exemple of the transition of the faith in the region during the 1000's!
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