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Rune stone U272, L2017:4487, Hammarby 60:1 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U272, L2017:4487

Interpretation of the runes

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

Jôfurfast had the stone raised and the bridge made in memory of ... his son. May God help his soul.

× iafurfost × l... ...- × istain × auk × bru × (k)(i)(a)(r)(u)(a) × ----(R) ...na × sun sin × kuþ ihialbin × sialu × ans ×

× iafurfost × l... ...- × istain × auk × bru × (k)(i)(a)(r)(u)(a) × ----(R) ...na × sun sin × kuþ ihialbin × sialu × ans ×

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Hammarby parish in the Upplands Väsby municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.537545
Longitude: 17.923463
Remnant ID: L2017:4487
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hammarby 60:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U272 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Upplands Väsby
Parish: Hammarby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:4487