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Rune stone U1062, L1941:6023, Viksta 303:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U1062, L1941:6023

Interpretation of the runes

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

Gangulfr(?) and Beinviðr had the stone erected in memory of Auðbjôrn, their son.

kakulfr ' ok benuiþr ' litu ' rita ' sten ' iftR ooþbiarn ' sun in

kakulfr ' ok benuiþr ' litu ' rita ' sten ' iftR ooþbiarn ' sun in

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 60.112454
Longitude: 17.526989
Remnant ID: L1941:6023
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Viksta 303:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U1062 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Fine-grained granite
Rune carver: Ingulv (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Viksta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1941:6023