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Rune stone Galgbacken, U37, L2015:7328, Sånga 66:2 in Ekerö, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone Galgbacken, U37, L2015:7328
Photo of Rune stone Galgbacken, U37, L2015:7328
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ótryggr and Bóndi and Alfríkr raised this stone in memory of Kári, their father; and Gunnheiðr in memory of her husbandman. May God help his spirit. Þorbjôrn cut the runes.

Show original interpretation and rune text

+ utrykr + auk + buanti + auk + alfrikr + raistu + stain + þinsa + eftiR + kara + faþur + sin + auk + guneþr + at + buanta + sin · guþ hialbi (a)-- -ans + þurbiurn + hiuk ' runaR

+ utrykr + auk + buanti + auk + alfrikr + raistu + stain + þinsa + eftiR + kara + faþur + sin + auk + guneþr + at + buanta + sin · guþ hialbi (a)-- -ans + þurbiurn + hiuk ' runaR

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Sånga parish in the Ekerö municipality (Stockholm county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.374103
Longitude: 17.672619
Remnant ID: L2015:7328
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Sånga 66:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: U37 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Torbjörn skald (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name: Galgbacken
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Ekerö
Parish: Sånga
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2015:7328