Rune rock U897, L1941:2756, Uppsala 338:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Sigviðr, Gillaug's son, raised the runes in memory of Ragnelfr, his mother-in-law.

Show original interpretation and rune text

sihuiþr sun · kilauhaR ' raisti ' runaR ' iftiR ' rahnilfi ' sueru sina

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.

Facts about this rune inscription

Description	Content
Latitude:	59.833726
Longitude:	17.601706
Remnant ID:	L1941:2756
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Uppsala 338:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U897 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune rock
Material:	Granite
Rune carver:	Sigvid (S)
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:	Viking Age
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Unknown
Name:
County:	Uppsala
Municipality:	Uppsala
Parish:	Uppsala
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1941:2756