Maeshowe, chambered cairn
(Maeshowe No. 8)


Sigla | Or Barnes8 | Br Barnes8 |
Findspot |
Maeshowe (Stenness,
Orkney, Highlands and Islands, GB)
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Transliteration |
§A ...h(a) -r m-r (s)--t (a)t f- -r --r f-l--t -r-(t) u(i)l sæhia f--r som (o)tr
§B orka sonr sahþi a runom þæim ir han rist- ![]() |
Translation
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§A ... is said to me that wealth is concealed well enough here. Few say as Oddr §B Orki's(?) son said in those runes which he carved.
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Class of object | edifice |
Type of object | tomb |
Object | chambered cairn |
Measurements | 41; ca. 11; - + 71-72; ca. 11; - |
Find year | 1861 |
Class of material | stone |
Material | sandstone |
Material specifics | - |
Preservation | impaired; good |
Completeness | yes |
External dating | 1150 - 1150 |
Method of dating | - |
Iconographic elements | no |
Dating (ICO style) | - |
Context | - |
Rune row | younger fuþąrk |
Category | - |
Preservation | impaired; good |
Completeness | no |
Findno.: 3664