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Rune stone Skälbystenen, U279, L2017:4063, Hammarby 123:1 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone Skälbystenen, U279, L2017:4063
Photo of Rune stone Skälbystenen, U279, L2017:4063
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription 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.

Show original interpretation and rune text

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 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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