Rune stone U1149, L1941:8449, Älvkarleby 144:1 in Älvkarleby, Uppsala

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.

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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