Maeshowe, chambered cairn
(Maeshowe No. 17)


Sigla | Or Barnes17 | Br Barnes17 |
Findspot |
Maeshowe (Stenness,
Orkney, Highlands and Islands, GB)
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Transliteration |
§A [o=framr sih]urþa=r sonr
§B ræist r[u]n[ar] þæs(a)=r ![]() |
Translation
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§A Óframr, Sigurðr's son, §B carved these runes.
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Class of object | edifice |
Type of object | tomb |
Object | chambered cairn |
Measurements | 26; 27; - |
Find year | 1861 |
Class of material | stone |
Material | sandstone |
Material specifics | - |
Preservation | fragmented |
Completeness | no |
External dating | 1150 - 1150 |
Method of dating | - |
Iconographic elements | yes |
Dating (ICO style) | - |
Context | - |
Rune row | younger fuþąrk |
Category | run. |
Preservation | fragmented |
Completeness | no |
Findno.: 3673