Maeshowe, chambered cairn
(Maeshowe No. 16)


Sigla | Or Barnes16 | Br Barnes16 |
Findspot |
Maeshowe (Stenness,
Orkney, Highlands and Islands, GB)
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Transliteration |
§A (t) arnfiþr ræist runar þesar so=nr stæins
§B þ(u)-st --t ![]() |
Translation
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§A Arnfinnr, Steinn's son, carved these runes.
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Class of object | edifice |
Type of object | tomb |
Object | chambered cairn |
Measurements | 24; 1-4; - + 7; 3,5-4; - |
Find year | 1861 |
Class of material | stone |
Material | sandstone |
Material specifics | - |
Preservation | fragmented |
Completeness | no |
External dating | 1150 - 1150 |
Method of dating | - |
Iconographic elements | no |
Dating (ICO style) | - |
Context | - |
Rune row | younger fuþąrk |
Category | run. |
Preservation | fragmented |
Completeness | no |
Findno.: 3672