The Saleby Runestone, designated as Vg 67 in Rundata, is located in Västergötland, Sweden, and is one of the few runestones that are raised in memory of a woman.
The runic inscription is classified as being in runestone style RAK. It was discovered in 1794 within the walls of the church of Saleby. It is 2.7 metres tall and c. 0.45 cm wide.
The runestone ends with a curse on anyone who destroys the memorial. A similar curse also appears on the Try...
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