Rune stone U255, L2017:6922, Fresta 1:9 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Illugi had the stones raised in memory of Bjôrn, his brother; and Gillaug in memory of her son.
× iluki × lit × rais(a) × ---(n)(a) × ----R × biarn × broþur × sin × auk × giluk × at × sun sin ×
× iluki × lit × rais(a) × ---(n)(a) × ----R × biarn × broþur × sin × auk × giluk × at × sun sin ×
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Fresta parish in the Upplands Väsby 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: | 59.517755 |
| Longitude: | 17.95707 |
| Remnant ID: | L2017:6922 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Fresta 1:9 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U255 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Fot 2 (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Upplands Väsby |
| Parish: | Fresta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |