Rune stone Ängbystenen, U478, L1943:9468, Knivsta 146:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone Ängbystenen, U478, L1943:9468

Rune inscription

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

Ástríðr had this stone raised in memory of Jóarr/Ívarr, her husbandman; and Ingvarr and Ingifastr in memory of their father. May Michael protect his spirit.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× estriþ : let : reisa : s(t)ein : þensa : eftiR : iuar : bota : sin : auk : ikuar : auk : ikifastr : eftiR : faþur : sin : mihel : kati : at : hans

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description	Content
Latitude:	59.728868
Longitude:	17.784967
Remnant ID:	L1943:9468
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Knivsta 146:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U478 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Granite
Rune carver:	Torbjörn 2 (A)
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:	Viking Age
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Undamaged
Name:	Ängbystenen
County:	Uppsala
Municipality:	Knivsta
Parish:	Knivsta
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1943:9468