Rune stone Kålstastenen, U668, L1943:7875, Häggeby 72:1 in Håbo, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone Kålstastenen, U668, L1943:7875
Photo of Rune stone Kålstastenen, U668, L1943:7875
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Styrkárr and Hjôrvarðr had this stone raised in memory of their father Geiri, who sat in the Assembly's retinue in the west. May God help (his) soul.

Show original interpretation and rune text

' sterkar · auk ' hioruarþr ' letu · reisa · þensa · stein at ' faþur sin keir(a) ' sum ' uestr ' sat ' i þikaliþi · kuþ hialbi salu

' sterkar · auk ' hioruarþr ' letu · reisa · þensa · stein at ' faþur sin keir(a) ' sum ' uestr ' sat ' i þikaliþi · kuþ hialbi salu

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Häggeby parish in the Håbo municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.647795
Longitude: 17.544945
Remnant ID: L1943:7875
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Häggeby 72:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U668 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Dark mica-rich gneiss
Rune carver: Visäte (S)(P) och Ofeg (S)(P); (Öpir 1 (S)(P))
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name: Kålstastenen
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Håbo
Parish: Häggeby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:7875