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Rune stone Kungsstenen, U1056, L1944:6307, Björklinge 5:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone Kungsstenen, U1056, L1944:6307
Photo of Rune stone Kungsstenen, U1056, L1944:6307
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Véseti and Jôfurr had the stone raised in memory of Ófeigr, their father.

Show original interpretation and rune text

uiseti ' auk ' iufur ' litu ' raisa ' stain eftiR ofahi ' faþur · sai

uiseti ' auk ' iufur ' litu ' raisa ' stain eftiR ofahi ' faþur · sai

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Björklinge parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 60.044897
Longitude: 17.54108
Remnant ID: L1944:6307
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Björklinge 5:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U1056 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Red felspar-rich granite
Rune carver: En ovan och osäker ristare.
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name: Kungsstenen
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Björklinge
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1944:6307