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Yarmouth Runic Stone
The Yarmouth Runic Stone, also known as the Fletcher Stone, is a slab of quartzite that first came to the attention of the public in the early 19th Century. The stone appears to have an inscription carved into it, which some investigators, notably Henry Phillips, Jr., have interpreted as Norse runes. This has led to speculation that the Yarmouth area was visited by Viking explorers sometime around 1000 C.E. Many other theories have been put forward, including the possibility of a hoax or the inscription being a product of natural forces. The Stone is currently on display at the Yarmouth County Museum.
==Description==
The Yarmouth Runic Stone is made of quartzite, measures 31" x 20" x 13" (79 cm x 51 cm x 33 cm), and weighs about 400 lbs. (180 kg).〔Harry Piers, "Remarks on the Fletcher and Related Stones of Yarmouth, N.S.", ''Collections of the Nova Scotia Historical Society, Vol. XVII'', Halifax, NS, 1913, p 53〕 It has a purported runic inscription carved near the top of one naturally smooth face; the stone does not appear to have been dressed in any way. The inscribed characters are between 1" and 1 1/2" (25mm - 40mm) high. There are small amounts of modern green paint on its lower surface from an earlier display stand, and someone has written the date "1007" in modern ink marker to the left of the inscription.
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