Both stones were found in the Gørlev Church during restoration work, the stones are now placed in the porch of the church. The largest, Gørlev sten 1 was discovered in 1921 and has the following dimensions: Height: 315 cm. Width: 88 cm. Thickness: approx. 35 cm. The stone is dated to between 800-850 AD (Older Viking age). There is a Runic inscription on either side of the stone. The rune height is 17-32 cm and the inscription is not very clear nowadays.
Published on August 08, 2019 14:54
