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Rune stone U1053, L1944:2343, Björklinge 79:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U1053, L1944:2343

Interpretation of the runes

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

Ketill and Ingileif, they had the landmark made in memory of Kolr(?), their son, and Ketilmundr.

[katl · ok iku]lef þaon ltu kea mrki iftR kul sun si[n (o)k · ketilmun]

[katl · ok iku]lef þaon ltu kea mrki iftR kul sun si[n (o)k · ketilmun]

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 60.039273
Longitude: 17.479663
Remnant ID: L1944:2343
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Björklinge 79:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U1053 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Light fine-grained granite
Rune carver: Nase (A); Kättil 4 (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Björklinge
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1944:2343