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