Rune stone Galgbacken, U37, L2015:7328, Sånga 66:2 in Ekerö, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
+ 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
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Sånga parish in the Ekerö municipality (Stockholm 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: | 59.374103 |
| Longitude: | 17.672619 |
| Remnant ID: | L2015:7328 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Sånga 66:2 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U37 (Uppland) |
| 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: | » |