Rune rock U870, L1943:4725, Gryta 2:1 in Enköping, Uppsala
Photo of Rune rock U870, L1943:4725
Photo of Rune rock U870, L1943:4725
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

... and Óhneigr(?), they had this stone marked in memory of Hrókr, their brother ... Auðbjôrn(?)/Viðbjôrn(?) cut.

Show original interpretation and rune text

... ...k : onek[R :] (þ)ai[R] (l)itu : marka : stain : þ[insa : at rok br]oþu[r :] (s)[en] ... ...(þ)biarn : hiu

... ...k : onek[R :] (þ)ai[R] (l)itu : marka : stain : þ[insa : at rok br]oþu[r :] (s)[en] ... ...(þ)biarn : hiu

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Gryta parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.767558
Longitude: 17.388322
Remnant ID: L1943:4725
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Gryta 2:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U870 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune rock
Material: Fine-crystalline granite
Rune carver: Ödbjörn (S); Vidbjörn (S) [Stille 1999b:139]
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Gryta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:4725