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Sondum Runestone Moved to Faroe Islands Museum for Study

8/16/2026

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The Sondum runestone was moved to the National Museum of the Faroe Islands.
Archaeologist Helgi Michelsen translated the visible runes as “Her hvílur,” meaning “Here lies.”
Researchers say the stone formed part of an early-medieval chapel floor.
Excavators recovered fragments of a Virgin Mary statue, a small oil lamp and Christian artifacts.
Archaeologists, aided by Aarhus University and Moesgaard Museum students, will continue work at Sondum until end of August.

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The Sondum runestone was moved to the National Museum of the Faroe Islands.
Archaeologist Helgi Michelsen translated the visible runes as “Her hvílur,” meaning “Here lies.”
Researchers say the stone formed part of an early-medieval chapel floor.
Excavators recovered fragments of a Virgin Mary statue, a small oil lamp and Christian artifacts.
Archaeologists, aided by Aarhus University and Moesgaard Museum students, will continue work at Sondum until end of August.