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Rune rock U879, L1942:4066, Ramsta 59:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune rock U879, L1942:4066

Interpretation of the runes

The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ingivaldr and Sveinn had this stone carved in memory of Hákon, their father.

inkiualtr uk suin litu rista stin þina · eftR hakun faþur sin

inkiualtr uk suin litu rista stin þina · eftR hakun faþur sin

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Ramsta parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.788655
Longitude: 17.428289
Remnant ID: L1942:4066
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Ramsta 59:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U879 (Uppland)
Object: Rune rock
Material: Red granite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Ramsta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1942:4066