Location
State: Sweden
Region: Gavle
County: Gävleborg
Parish: Valbo
Other references to the location
Just east of the church in Valbo parish, on the north side of the road Riksväg 80
Coordinates
lat=60.664552069592, lon=17.069824770052
60° 39′ 52″ N, 17° 4′ 11″ E
Description
Runic stone from the 11th century. The text says that someone had the stone risen in rememberance of their son Ebjörn. The runes are carved by the famous Viking Age carver Åsmund Kåreson.
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. Only the leading families could afford to have a runic stone risen.
Attraction
Ancient stone and Medieval church in an old rural landscape. The cultural environment is of national interest.
Availability
Just beside the church
Infrastructure, management, facilities
Parking for church visitors
Local info
Old county museum sign
Capacity
10 – 40
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
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