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Rune stone Risbylestenarna, U160, L2015:9333, Täby 1:1 in Täby, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone Risbylestenarna, U160, L2015:9333

Interpretation of the runes

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

Ulfketill and Gýi and Uni/Unni, they had this stone raised in memory of Ulfr, their good father. He lived in Skolhamarr. May God and God's mother help his spirit and soul; grant him light and paradise.

ulfkitil · uk · kui uk + uni + þiR × litu · rhisa × stin þina · iftiR · ulf · faþur · sin · kuþan on · buki · i skul(o)bri · kuþ · ilbi · ons · at · uk · salu · uk · kusþ muþiR · li anum lus · uk baratis

ulfkitil · uk · kui uk + uni + þiR × litu · rhisa × stin þina · iftiR · ulf · faþur · sin · kuþan on · buki · i skul(o)bri · kuþ · ilbi · ons · at · uk · salu · uk · kusþ muþiR · li anum lus · uk baratis

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.507864
Longitude: 18.00957
Remnant ID: L2015:9333
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Täby 1:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U160 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Ulv i Borresta (A); Gunnar (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name: Risbylestenarna
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Täby
Parish: Täby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2015:9333