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Rune stone U1122, L1942:7984, Stavby 36:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U1122, L1942:7984

Interpretation of the runes

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

Sveinn and Sibbi (and) Gunnarr had the stone raised in memory of Hemkell/Heimkell, their father. May Christ help Hemkell's/Heimkell's soul.

suain auk ' sibi ' gunar ' litu · resa ' sten ' at hemkil faþur sin kirist hialbi ' sial ÷ emkels

suain auk ' sibi ' gunar ' litu · resa ' sten ' at hemkil faþur sin kirist hialbi ' sial ÷ emkels

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 60.010128
Longitude: 17.966575
Remnant ID: L1942:7984
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Stavby 36:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U1122 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Öpir 1 (A); (Vigmund (A)) [ej Öpir, Åhlén 1997]; Önjut (A) [Källström 2007a:104]
Antiquarian assessment: Possible ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Stavby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1942:7984