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Rune stone U17, L2013:5699, Ekerö 263 in Ekerö, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U17, L2013:5699

Interpretation of the runes

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

Þrótti and Ási raise the stone in memory of Auðgeirr, (their) brother ... May God help his spirit.

: þuruti · auk · asi · raisa · stin · aftR · auþkiR · (b)... ...- kuþ · hialbi · at · hns :

: þuruti · auk · asi · raisa · stin · aftR · auþkiR · (b)... ...- kuþ · hialbi · at · hns :

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Ekerö parish in the Ekerö municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.313141
Longitude: 17.675767
Remnant ID: L2013:5699
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Ekerö 263
Swedish rune inscription ID: U17 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Ekerö
Parish: Ekerö
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2013:5699