Rune stone U1048, L1944:6238, Björklinge 25:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Gillaug had (the stone) cut in memory of Jôrundr, her son. (He) died in Hedeby.

Show original interpretation and rune text

kilauk ' lit ' hakua ' at ' i(o)rut · sun sin ' (t)o ' i haiþaby

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Björklinge 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:	60.026861
Longitude:	17.552792
Remnant ID:	L1944:6238
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Björklinge 25:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U1048 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Dark granite with lightred surface
Rune carver:	Samma som gjort U 1050 och 1060
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:	Viking Age
Dating:	Late 11th century – early 12th century
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Damage
Name:
County:	Uppsala
Municipality:	Uppsala
Parish:	Björklinge
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1944:6238