NMS Archaeology Object 167120: X.IB 103 - Rune inscribed stone


Description

Summary


Sandstone block inscribed with runes, from Cunningsburgh, Shetland


Accession Number


X.IB 103


Other references

Not recorded1879

Original description

SCULPTURED STONES, CROSSES, ETC. Block of Sandstone, 51 x 6 x 6", inscribed in runes, Cunningsburgh, Shetland. Anon notes, ECM 19, fig 15.

Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)

None

Discovery / field collection

Date of discovery

Not recorded

Method (e.g. excavation)

Not recorded

Place (i.e. location of discovery)

Cunningsburgh, Shetland, Scotland, Northern Europe

Acquisition

Acquisition date

1879

Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)

John Bruce

Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)

Donor

Image

Image of Sandstone block inscribed with runes, from Cunningsburgh, Shetland © National Museums Scotland
Image of Sandstone block inscribed with runes, from Cunningsburgh, Shetland © National Museums Scotland

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