Rune stone U1172, L1944:944, Vittinge 26:1 in Heby, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Bjôrn and his brothers raised this stone in memory of Sigbjôrn of Holmr.
biarn + auk + þair + biruþr + rastu + stain × þina × aftir + sihbiarn i humi
biarn + auk + þair + biruþr + rastu + stain × þina × aftir + sihbiarn i humi
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Vittinge parish in the Heby 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: | 59.897852 |
| Longitude: | 16.956053 |
| Remnant ID: | L1944:944 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Vittinge 26:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U1172 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granulated granite |
| Rune carver: | Erik (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Heby |
| Parish: | Vittinge |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |