Rune rock U497, L1943:974, Husby-Långhundra 18:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ragnfastr had the rock-slab cut and the bridge made in memory of Ingifastr, his father, and Ingifríðr, his mother.

Show original interpretation and rune text

ranfast[r] · lit · agua · eli · auk · kera · bru · eftiR inkifast · faþur · sin × auk ik[i]friþi · muþur sina

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Husby-Långhundra parish in the Knivsta municipality (Uppsala 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:	59.742889
Longitude:	18.037807
Remnant ID:	L1943:974
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Husby-Långhundra 18:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U497 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune rock
Material:
Rune carver:	Samma som gjort U 496; Önjut (A) [Källström 2007a:104]
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Undamaged
Name:
County:	Uppsala
Municipality:	Knivsta
Parish:	Husby-Långhundra
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1943:974