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Rune stone U256, L2017:6944, Fresta 1:10 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U256, L2017:6944

Interpretation of the runes

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

Ingjaldr and Hemingr had the stones raised in memory of Ulfr, their father.

× inkialtr × auk × heminkr × litu × raisa × staina × eftir · ulf × faþur × sin ×

× inkialtr × auk × heminkr × litu × raisa × staina × eftir · ulf × faþur × 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).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.517803
Longitude: 17.957117
Remnant ID: L2017:6944
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Fresta 1:10
Swedish rune inscription ID: U256 (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: Undamaged
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Upplands Väsby
Parish: Fresta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:6944