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

Photo of Rune rock U497, L1943:974

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).

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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: » L1943:974