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Sundbyholm, Eskilstuna, SwedenSummer 2025SummerAncient Sites

Grani and the Runic Band, Sigurd Carving

The horse Grani and the saga's birds, carved above the running line of runes.

From the story: The Sigurd Carving at Ramsund A close detail of the Sigurd Carving showing red-painted figures — a laden horse and birds among looping lines — set above a long band of runes incised into the sloping grey rock.

Sigurd CarvingSigurdsristningenSö 101RamsundSundbyholmEskilstuna

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