Rune stone U159, L2014:540, Täby 318:1 in Täby, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Gísmundr and Hemingr had the stone raised in memory of their father Halfdan.
[× kismuntr · uk · himikr · litu ris]a · [stain] aftiR × faþur s[in × hlftan]
[× 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).
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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 (Uppland) |
| 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 |