Maeshowe, chambered cairn
(Maeshowe No. 13)


Sigla | Or Barnes13 | Br Barnes13 |
Findspot |
Maeshowe (Stenness,
Orkney, Highlands and Islands, GB)
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Transliteration |
r-(s)- (o)rm- -(n) y-(i)
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Translation
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Ormr the <yri> carved.
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Class of object | edifice |
Type of object | tomb |
Object | chambered cairn |
Measurements | 43; 9-16; - |
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 | yes |
Findno.: 3669