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Rune stone Näsbystenen, U455, L2016:4490, Odensala 214:1 in Sigtuna, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone Näsbystenen, U455, L2016:4490

Interpretation of the runes

The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ingifastr had this stone raised in memory of Þorkell, his father, and in memory of Gunnhildr, his mother. They both drowned.

× inkifastr + lit × raisa × stain × þina at þorkil + faþur sin (a)uk at kunilti moþur sina þa(u) truknaþu × baþi

× inkifastr + lit × raisa × stain × þina at þorkil + faþur sin (a)uk at kunilti moþur sina þa(u) truknaþu × baþi

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Odensala parish in the Sigtuna municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.634006
Longitude: 17.798437
Remnant ID: L2016:4490
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Odensala 214:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U455 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Fot 2 (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name: Näsbystenen
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Sigtuna
Parish: Odensala
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2016:4490