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Rune carving U509, L2017:9265, Kårsta 70:1 in Vallentuna, Stockholm

Photo of Rune carving U509, L2017:9265

Interpretation of the runes

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

Algautr had the stone cut in memory of Þorgeirr, his father, and Ketill, his brother.

alkautr × lit stain ' hakua iftiR þurk(a)rR faþurR sin × auk| |kitil × bruþurR sin

alkautr × lit stain ' hakua iftiR þurk(a)rR faþurR sin × auk| |kitil × bruþurR sin

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Kårsta parish in the Vallentuna municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.658367
Longitude: 18.345627
Remnant ID: L2017:9265
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Kårsta 70:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U509 (Uppland)
Object: Rune carving
Material:
Rune carver: Samma som gjort U 190 och eventuellt U 130. Torsten (A) [Källström 2007a:269]
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Vallentuna
Parish: Kårsta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:9265