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Rune stone Brodds sten, U530, L2016:7588, Norrtälje 28:1 in Norrtälje, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone Brodds sten, U530, L2016:7588

Interpretation of the runes

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

Ormi and Holmviðr and Holmfastr had the stone raised in memory of Broddr, their good father.

[· urmi × auk × hulmuiþr × auk × hulmfastar × litu : raisa : stain : aftiR × burut : faþur : sin : kuþan ·]

[· urmi × auk × hulmuiþr × auk × hulmfastar × litu : raisa : stain : aftiR × burut : faþur : sin : kuþan ·]

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.758605
Longitude: 18.700695
Remnant ID: L2016:7588
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Norrtälje 28:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U530 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver: Vidbjörn (A)
Antiquarian assessment: No antiquarian assessment
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Destroyed
Name: Brodds sten
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Norrtälje
Parish: Norrtälje
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2016:7588