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Rune rock U598, L1943:8950, Hökhuvud 5:1 in Östhammar, Uppsala
Photo of Rune rock U598, L1943:8950
Photo of Rune rock U598, L1943:8950
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Rôskviðr had the stone cut ... Gummi had the stone raised in memory of their brother Ingibjôrn. Auðmundr(?) carved the runes.

Show original interpretation and rune text

raskuiþr × lit ' akua sta(i)(n) -- kum[i] litu × risa ' stain ' aftiR ' broþur ' sin × inkibiarn [o](þ)munt ' risti ' runaR

raskuiþr × lit ' akua sta(i)(n) -- kum[i] litu × risa ' stain ' aftiR ' broþur ' sin × inkibiarn [o](þ)munt ' risti ' runaR

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Hökhuvud parish in the Östhammars municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 60.229872
Longitude: 18.186538
Remnant ID: L1943:8950
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hökhuvud 5:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U598 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune rock
Material: Red granite
Rune carver: Ödmund (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Östhammar
Parish: Hökhuvud
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:8950