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Rune carving U518, L2012:539, Skederid 225 in Norrtälje, Stockholm

Photo of Rune carving U518, L2012:539

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

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Skederid parish in the Norrtälje municipality (Stockholm county).

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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: » L2012:539