Rune carving U431, L2016:7473, Norrsunda 27:3 in Sigtuna, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Tófa and Hemingr had this stone erected in memory of Gunnarr, their son, and he died abroad among the Greeks. May God and God's mother help his soul.
tufa auk hominkr litu rita stin þino ' abtiR kunor sun sin ' in -- hon u(a)R ta(u)-(r) miR krikium ut ' kuþ hialbi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs m--(i)(R)
tufa auk hominkr litu rita stin þino ' abtiR kunor sun sin ' in -- hon u(a)R ta(u)-(r) miR krikium ut ' kuþ hialbi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs m--(i)(R)
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Norrsunda parish in the Sigtuna municipality (Stockholm county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.593902 |
| Longitude: | 17.892853 |
| Remnant ID: | L2016:7473 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Norrsunda 27:3 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U431 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune carving |
| Material: | Blue-gray gneiss |
| Rune carver: | Åsmund (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Other cultural-historical relic |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Sigtuna |
| Parish: | Norrsunda |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L2016:7473 |