JOURNAL ARTICLE

Runic fragments from the Svingerud grave field in Norway: Earliest datable evidence of runic writing on stone.

  • Published In: NOWELE: North-Western European Language Evolution, 2023, v. 76, n. 2. P. 233 1 of 3

  • Database: Communication Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zilmer, Kristel; Vasshus, Krister S.K. 3 of 3

Abstract

In 2021–2023, several rune-inscribed sandstone fragments were discovered by archaeologists of the Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, at a Roman Iron Age grave field by the Svingerud road at Hole in eastern Norway. Several of these fragments fit together as parts of one larger sandstone slab. The main fragment with multiple inscriptions was unearthed in a flat grave (cremation) in November 2021. Radiocarbon dating of the organic material dated the burial to before 300 CE (Solheim et al., forthcoming). This article provides a detailed runological and linguistic account of the inscribed fragments, as of July 2023. The focus is on the main finds, while the work on numerous small fragments is ongoing. This find may shed new light on the features and functions of early runic writing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:NOWELE: North-Western European Language Evolution. 2023/07, Vol. 76, Issue 2, p233
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0108-8416
  • DOI:10.1075/nowele.00080.zil
  • Accession Number:174178930
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