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Rune stone U1070, L1941:8546, Åkerby 4:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U1070, L1941:8546

Interpretation of the runes

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

and Gamall had the stone erected in memory of Þórðr, their father.

tatr ' auk ' kamal ' litu ' rita ' sti[n ' ifti]R ' þorþ ' faþur sin

tatr ' auk ' kamal ' litu ' rita ' sti[n ' ifti]R ' þorþ ' faþur sin

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.935421
Longitude: 17.467558
Remnant ID: L1941:8546
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Åkerby 4:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U1070 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Red granite
Rune carver: Gudfast (A), osäker attribution gjord av Brate.
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Åkerby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1941:8546