Rune rock U497, L1943:974, Husby-Långhundra 18:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
ranfast[r] · lit · agua · eli · auk · kera · bru · eftiR inkifast · faþur · sin × auk ik[i]friþi · muþur sina
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 (Uppland) |
| 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: | » |