Rimsø Runestone

The Rimsø stone or DR 114 is a runestone from the 10th century near Århus in Denmark. It is one of few runestones raised after a woman, and it is raised by her son who exclaims that losing one's mother is the worst thing that can happen to a boy.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rimsø Church and Sostrup Castle.

Rimsø Church

Church

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Sostrup Castle

Castle

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Sostrup Castle is a Danish castle in Gjerrild parish, once in Djurs Nørre Herred, now in Norddjurs Municipality, Denmark. The main building was begun in 1599 and completed in 1606. Sostrup Castle is situated 3 km northeast of Rimsø Runestone.

Veggerslev Church

Church

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Veggerslev Church is situated 2½ km east of Rimsø Runestone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gjerrild and Glesborg.

Gjerrild

Village

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Gjerrild is a village, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Rimsø Runestone.

Glesborg

Village

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Glesborg is a village, with a population of 607, in Norddjurs Municipality, Central Denmark Region in Denmark. It is located 20 km northeast of Ryomgård, 48 km east of Randers and 16 km northwest of Grenaa. Glesborg is situated 4½ km west of Rimsø Runestone.