Rune stone U1042, L1942:8993, Tensta 58:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription 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.

Show original interpretation and rune text

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).

The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.

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 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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