Maeshowe, chambered cairn
(Maeshowe No. 14)
| Sigla | Or Barnes14 | Br Barnes14 |
| Findspot |
Maeshowe (Stenness,
Orkney, Highlands and Islands, GB)
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| Transliteration |
iorsalamin burtu hauk þ(æ)--
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Translation
|
Jerusalem men (crusaders) broke this mound.
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| Class of object | edifice |
| Type of object | tomb |
| Object | chambered cairn |
| Measurements | 72; 17,5-20; - |
| 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.: 3670