Rune stone U159, L2014:540, Täby 318:1 in Täby, Stockholm

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Gísmundr and Hemingr had the stone raised in memory of their father Halfdan.

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[× kismuntr · uk · himikr · litu ris]a · [stain] aftiR × faþur s[in × hlftan]

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Täby parish in the Täby municipality (Stockholm 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:	59.531432
Longitude:	18.073768
Remnant ID:	L2014:540
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Täby 318:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U159 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver:	Visäte (A) [Källström 1999:113]
Antiquarian assessment:	Possible ancient monument
Period:	Viking Age
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Unknown
Name:
County:	Stockholm
Municipality:	Täby
Parish:	Täby
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L2014:540