Rune stone U1149, L1941:8449, Älvkarleby 144:1 in Älvkarleby, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
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
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Älvkarleby parish in the Älvkarleby municipality (Uppsala county).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
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 (Uppland) |
| 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: | » |