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