Rune stone Skälbystenen, U279, L2017:4063, Hammarby 123:1 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Bjôrn and Ígulfastr and Jón had the bridge made in memory of Þorsteinn, their brother. Œpir carved the runes.
biarn + uk ' ihulfastr uk × ion + litu kiara ' (b)ro ' at ' þorsti(n) ' broþur sin ybiR ' risti runa
biarn + uk ' ihulfastr uk × ion + litu kiara ' (b)ro ' at ' þorsti(n) ' broþur sin ybiR ' risti runa
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Hammarby parish in the Upplands Väsby municipality (Stockholm county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.529863 |
| Longitude: | 17.933362 |
| Remnant ID: | L2017:4063 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Hammarby 123:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U279 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Öpir 1 (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | Skälbystenen |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Upplands Väsby |
| Parish: | Hammarby |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L2017:4063 |