Rune stone U1172, L1944:944, Vittinge 26:1 in Heby, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U1172, L1944:944
Photo of Rune stone U1172, L1944:944
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Bjôrn and his brothers raised this stone in memory of Sigbjôrn of Holmr.

Show original interpretation and rune text

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).
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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 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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: » L1944:944