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Rune stone U1016, L1941:5751, Ärentuna 162:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Interpretation of the runes

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

§P Ljótr the captain erected this stone in memory of his sons. He who perished abroad was called Áki. (He) steered a cargo-ship; he came to Greek harbours; died at home ... cut the runes ... §Q Ljótr the captain erected this stone in memory of his sons. He who perished abroad was called Áki. (He) steered a cargo-ship; he came to Greece. Hefnir died at home ... cut the runes ...

§P · liutr : sturimaþr · riti : stain : þinsa : aftir : sunu · sina : sa hit : aki : sims uti furs : sturþ(i) · -(n)ari · kuam ·: hn krik·:hafnir : haima tu : ...-mu-... ...(k)(a)(r)... (i)uk (r)(u)-(a) · ... §Q · liutr : sturimaþr · riti : stain : þinsa : aftir : sunu · sina : sa hit : aki : sims uti furs : sturþ(i) · -(n)ari · kuam ·: hn krik · : hafnir : haima tu : ...-mu-... ...(k)(a)(r)... (i)uk (r)(u)-(a) · ...

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Ärentuna parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description	Content
Latitude:	59.981122
Longitude:	17.61857
Remnant ID:	L1941:5751
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Ärentuna 162:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U1016 (Uppland)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Light coarse-grained granite
Rune carver:	Samma som gjort U 1146.
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:	Viking Age
Dating:	Early 11th century
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Unknown
Name:
County:	Uppsala
Municipality:	Uppsala
Parish:	Ärentuna
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1941:5751