Rune carving U796, L1942:8047, Sparrsätra 20:1 in Enköping, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Sægrímr had (this) cut in memory of his son Áfastr. Hlífsteinn cut these runes in memory of the good valiant man.
+ se-rimr + lit + aku... ...-t + sun sin + afast ++ lifsten + iuk runi + þsa + at + kuþon trek +
+ se-rimr + lit + aku... ...-t + sun sin + afast ++ lifsten + iuk runi + þsa + at + kuþon trek +
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Sparrsätra parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.694254 |
| Longitude: | 16.975875 |
| Remnant ID: | L1942:8047 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Sparrsätra 20:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U796 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune carving |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Livsten (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Possible ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Enköping |
| Parish: | Sparrsätra |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1942:8047 |