be argued that this system of classification puts too much weight on the shapes of
specific details. However, they are not arbitrarily formed but instead modelled in a
certain style, and it is the combination of specifically formed details that is making up
the totality of each style. The importance given to detail also has practical significance,
as many runestones are fragmented and have to be dated on the basis of a few remaining
details.
Figure 46. 2 Examples of the layout of both non-zoomorphic and zoomorphic Swedish runestones.
(Drawing: Alicja Grenberger.)–– chapter 46 : Runestones and the Christian missions––