Rune stone U1042, L1942:8993, Tensta 58:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ríkhvatr had the stone raised in memory of Bjôrn/Bjórr, his father, and his mother Sigríðr. Ósníkinn. Kjúli(?) carved the runes.
rikatr ' lit r[e]sa ' st[en yftR · biur · faþu sn ouk mþur sifriþ · usnikin] ' kuli risti ' run
rikatr ' lit r[e]sa ' st[en yftR · biur · faþu sn ouk mþur sifriþ · usnikin] ' kuli risti ' run
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Tensta parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 60.040661 |
| Longitude: | 17.617759 |
| Remnant ID: | L1942:8993 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Tensta 58:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U1042 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Blue-gray coarse-grained granite |
| Rune carver: | Kjule (S) (och Osniken (S)) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Tensta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1942:8993 |