Rune carving U518, L2012:539, Skederid 225 in Norrtälje, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Þorgerðr and Sveinn, they had this stone raised in memory of Ormgeirr and Ormulfr and Freygeirr. He met his end in the sound of Sila (Selaön), and the others abroad in Greece. May God help their spirits and souls.
þurkir × uk × suin × þu litu × risa × stin × þina × iftiR × urmiR × uk × urmulf × uk × frikiR × on × etaþis × i silu × nur × ian þiR antriR × ut i × krikum × kuþ ihlbi --R(a) ot × uk salu
þurkir × uk × suin × þu litu × risa × stin × þina × iftiR × urmiR × uk × urmulf × uk × frikiR × on × etaþis × i silu × nur × ian þiR antriR × ut i × krikum × kuþ ihlbi --R(a) ot × uk salu
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Skederid parish in the Norrtälje municipality (Stockholm county).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.696129 |
| Longitude: | 18.475317 |
| Remnant ID: | L2012:539 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Skederid 225 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U518 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune carving |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Gunnar (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Norrtälje |
| Parish: | Skederid |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |