Rune stone Kålstastenen, U668, L1943:7875, Häggeby 72:1 in Håbo, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
' 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
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 (Uppland) |
| 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 |