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Answer · Kensington Runestone

Olof Ohman carved it, perhaps with help from neighbours or Sven Fogelblad.

Olof Ohman carved it, perhaps with help from neighbours or Sven Fogelblad.

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Where it stands

Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Ohman had access to a rune row of the Ström type and the skill to cut stone.

What would rule it out

  • Documentary evidence places the carving elsewhere or with someone else.

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Olof Ohman carved it, perhaps with help from neighbours or Sven Fogelblad. [Answer ANS0CT1J0YM3HCT]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CT1J0YM3HCT
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