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Rune stone U240, L2014:2742, Vallentuna 257:1 in Vallentuna, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone U240, L2014:2742
Photo of Rune stone U240, L2014:2742
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Danr and Húskarl and Sveinn and Holmfríðr, the mother and (her) sons, had this stone erected in memory of Halfdan, the father of Danr and his brothers; and Holmfríðr in memory of her husbandman.

Show original interpretation and rune text

tan auk hus(k)arl + auk suain + auk hulmfriþr × þaun (m)(i)(þ)kin litu rita stin þino × aftiR halftan + fa(þ)ur þaiRa tans ' auk hum(f)riþr at buanta sin

tan auk hus(k)arl + auk suain + auk hulmfriþr × þaun (m)(i)(þ)kin litu rita stin þino × aftiR halftan + fa(þ)ur þaiRa tans ' auk hum(f)riþr at buanta sin

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Vallentuna parish in the Vallentuna municipality (Stockholm county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.545147
Longitude: 18.133383
Remnant ID: L2014:2742
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Vallentuna 257:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U240 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Åsmund (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Vallentuna
Parish: Vallentuna
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2014:2742