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Rune stone U179, L2015:638, Riala 113:1 in Norrtälje, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U179, L2015:638

Interpretation of the runes

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

Jóhan and Hlífsteinn had the stone raised ... their father. Œpir carved.

ioan ' uk lifstain ' litu ' raisa ' sta... ...a- ' h-... (f)aþur ' sin ybir ' rist

ioan ' uk lifstain ' litu ' raisa ' sta... ...a- ' h-... (f)aþur ' sin ybir ' rist

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.63072
Longitude: 18.519937
Remnant ID: L2015:638
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Riala 113:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U179 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Sandstone
Rune carver: Öpir 1 (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Norrtälje
Parish: Riala
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2015:638