Maeshowe, chambered cairn
(Maeshowe No. 9)


Sigla | Or Barnes9 | Br Barnes9 |
Findspot |
Maeshowe (Stenness,
Orkney, Highlands and Islands, GB)
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Transliteration |
§A ingibiorh * hin fahra * æhkia
§B mǫrhk * kona * hæfer * faret * lu(t) in her mihgil oflate §C ærlikr ![]() |
Translation
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§A Ingibjǫrg, the fair widow. §B Many a wife has travelled stooping in here. A great show-off. §C Erlingr
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Class of object | edifice |
Type of object | tomb |
Object | chambered cairn |
Measurements | 40-81; -; - |
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 | run.+cryptica |
Preservation | good |
Completeness | yes |
Findno.: 3665