Björketorp Runestone, Ronneby, Sweden

The Björketorp Runestone is part of a grave field which includes menhirs, both solitary and formingstone circles. It is one of the world's tallest runestones measuring 4.2 metres in height, and it forms an imposing sight together with two high uninscribed menhirs. The runes were made in the 6th or the 7th century and in Proto-Norse. It is found on two sides.

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Ola Jentzsch (14 months ago)
With its impressive height, strange shape, mysterious inscription and awesome antiquity, this is one of Sweden's most interesting sights.

Pardalis Georgios (16 months ago)
A place with truly unique energy, when one can find one of the most obscure runestones on Sweden

Rob Riedel (2 years ago)
Excellent stone triangle with good information plaques. The runes are easy to read and the area is clean and serene.

Oskar Mattsson (2 years ago)
Simply majestic. Makes you wonder about the mysteries lost to history.

Christoph “Christoph P” Pychal (2 years ago)
Nice place to rest a while. Love the translation of those runes.

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