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Rune carving U23, L2016:818, Hilleshög 38:5 in Ekerö, Stockholm

Photo of Rune carving U23, L2016:818

Interpretation of the runes

The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Sveinn had the stones raised in memory of ..., his father. Œpir carved.

suain ' [lit] ...ais- [·] st(a)ina ...f... ...ah ' faþur sin [·] ybiR [·] risti

suain ' [lit] ...ais- [·] st(a)ina ...f... ...ah ' faþur sin [·] ybiR [·] risti

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Hilleshög parish in the Ekerö municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.390931
Longitude: 17.702622
Remnant ID: L2016:818
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hilleshög 38:5
Swedish rune inscription ID: U23 (Uppland)
Object: Rune carving
Material: Sandstone
Rune carver: Öpir 1 (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Possible ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Ekerö
Parish: Hilleshög
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2016:818