Rune stone Ingvarsstenen, Vs18, L2003:8454, Skultuna 113:1 in Västerås, Västmanland

Rune inscription

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

Gunnvaldr had this stone raised in memory of Geirfastr, his son, a good valiant man. And (he) had travelled to England. May God help his soul.

Show original interpretation and rune text

(k)hunaltr · liet resa · sthin · þinsa · iftir · kerfast · sun sen · trek| |kuþan · auk · uas farin · til eklans · hiolbi · kuþ · salu · hans

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Skultuna parish in the Västerås municipality (Västmanland 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:	59.719997
Longitude:	16.417645
Remnant ID:	L2003:8454
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Skultuna 113:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	Vs18 (Västmanlands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Granite
Rune carver:	Samma som gjort Vs 19.
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Damage
Name:	Ingvarsstenen
County:	Västmanland
Municipality:	Västerås
Parish:	Skultuna
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L2003:8454