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Rune stone U258, L2017:6382, Fresta 1:1 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone U258, L2017:6382
Photo of Rune stone U258, L2017:6382
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Gunnarr and Sassurr, they had this stone raised in memory of Geirbjôrn, their father, Vittkarl/Hvítkarr of Svalunes's son. Norwegians killed him on Ásbjôrn's cargo-ship.

Show original interpretation and rune text

kunar × uk × sasur × þiR × litu × risa × stin × þina × iftiR × kiRbi(a)rn × faþur × sin × sun × ui(t)kars × i × (s)u--unisi × on × trabu × nurminr × o kniri × asbiarnaR

kunar × uk × sasur × þiR × litu × risa × stin × þina × iftiR × kiRbi(a)rn × faþur × sin × sun × ui(t)kars × i × (s)u--unisi × on × trabu × nurminr × o kniri × asbiarnaR

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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: 59.517903
Longitude: 17.956605
Remnant ID: L2017:6382
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Fresta 1:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U258 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Gunnar (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Upplands Väsby
Parish: Fresta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:6382