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Rune stone U1060, L1944:5962, Björklinge 40:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U1060, L1944:5962

Interpretation of the runes

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

Holmgeirr and Karl had (the stone) cut in memory of Eistr, their father.

hulmkair ... [karl · lit]u ' h(a)[(k)](u)a ' aist faþur ' sin

hulmkair ... [karl · lit]u ' h(a)[(k)](u)a ' aist faþur ' sin

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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: 60.023291
Longitude: 17.556921
Remnant ID: L1944:5962
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Björklinge 40:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U1060 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Samma som gjort U 1048 och 1050.
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: » L1944:5962