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Rune stone U1149, L1941:8449, Älvkarleby 144:1 in Älvkarleby, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U1149, L1941:8449
Photo of Rune stone U1149, L1941:8449
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Þorbjôrn and Knútr, this had this stone erected in memory of Geirmundi/Geirmundr, their father. May God and God's mother help his soul. Sveinn and Ásmundr marked this stone.

Show original interpretation and rune text

þurbiurn ' auk| |knutr ' þaiR litu rita^u stain þino| |oftiR ' kaiRmunta faþur sin kuþ hialbi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs muþiR ' suain ouk osmunrt markaþu stin þino

þurbiurn ' auk| |knutr ' þaiR litu rita^u stain þino| |oftiR ' kaiRmunta faþur sin kuþ hialbi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs muþiR ' suain ouk osmunrt markaþu stin þino

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Älvkarleby parish in the Älvkarleby municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 60.633691
Longitude: 17.377571
Remnant ID: L1941:8449
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Älvkarleby 144:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U1149 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Red Gävle sandstone
Rune carver: Sven 5 (S) och Åsmund (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Älvkarleby
Parish: Älvkarleby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1941:8449