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Rune stone U117, L2017:800, Ed 62:2 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U117, L2017:800

Interpretation of the runes

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

Þorfastr and Ingilaug had the stone raised in memory of Geirbjôrn, their son.

þorfastr ' uk · ikiluk ' litu ' raisa ' stain ' iftiR ' keRbiarn sun sin

þorfastr ' uk · ikiluk ' litu ' raisa ' stain ' iftiR ' keRbiarn sun sin

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Ed parish in the Upplands Väsby municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.502699
Longitude: 17.899992
Remnant ID: L2017:800
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Ed 62:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: U117 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Öpir 1 (A) [Åhlén 1997]
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Upplands Väsby
Parish: Ed
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:800