Description
The runestone was first depicted in 1643, then under the Uppsala Cathedral foundation wall. Before the historic nature of runestones was understood, it was common practice to use them as building material in the construction of buildings, roads, and bridges. During the 1850s, the stone was removed from the wall of the cathedral.
This runestone is inscribed on three sides, two of which contain runes, and the third depicts a Christian cross. A large section of the runic inscription has been destroyed. It is classified as being in runestone style Pr3 or Pr4, also known as the Urnes style. This runestone style is characterized by slim and stylized animals that are interwoven into tight patterns. The animals heads are typically seen in profile with slender almond-shaped eyes and upwardly curled appendages on the noses and the necks.
The place name Sudhrby in the runic text, sometimes read as Suþrby, refers to the modern hamlet of Söderby located in Näs or Danmark parish.
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