Rune rock U598, L1943:8950, Hökhuvud 5:1 in Östhammar, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
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
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 (Uppland) |
| 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 |