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The Snoldelev Stone is a 9th-century runestone from Zealand, Denmark. It is best known for its carving of three interlocked horns.
What is the Snoldelev Stone?
The Snoldelev Stone was originally erected at Snoldelev, near Ramsø on the island of Zealand, Denmark, and dates from the 9th century, making it about 1,150 years old. It was discovered by local farmers around 1775 and later transferred to the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. The stone stands approximately 1.25 meters high. Its weight has not been officially published but is estimated to be around 400–700 kg. The inscription combines Younger Futhark runes with decorative symbols, including the famous triple-horn motif, making it one of Denmark's best-known Viking Age runestones.
Read the Triple Horn of Odin and the Younger Futhark.
Questions
Where is the Snoldelev Stone?
In the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen.
What is carved on it?
Younger Futhark runes and a carving of three interlocked horns.