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