Rune stone Böksta sten, U855, L1944:5326, Balingsta 1:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ingi-... and Jógerðr, they had this stone raised in memory of Eistr, their son; Ernfastr and his brothers raised in memory of their brother.
· inki-... [a]uk : iuker [:] þau : litu : raisa · stain : þina : a[t] · ais[t ·] sun · sin : ernfastr · auk · þaiR · (b)ryþr · raist[u] · at · bru... ...
· inki-... [a]uk : iuker [:] þau : litu : raisa · stain : þina : a[t] · ais[t ·] sun · sin : ernfastr · auk · þaiR · (b)ryþr · raist[u] · at · bru... ...
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Balingsta 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: | 59.769103 |
| Longitude: | 17.412025 |
| Remnant ID: | L1944:5326 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Balingsta 1:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U855 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | Böksta sten |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Balingsta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |