Rune stone U287, L2017:4280, Hammarby 106:1 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Kjallakr(?)/Kjullakr(?) had the stone raised in memory of his son Ingifastr; and Ingvarr also(?) in memory of his brother. And Œpir carved the runes.
giulakr lit raisa stain eftiR sun ' sin ' ingifast ' auk ' inguaR ' (u)(k) ' at ' broþur ' sin ' in ' ybiR [ri]sti ' runa
giulakr lit raisa stain eftiR sun ' sin ' ingifast ' auk ' inguaR ' (u)(k) ' at ' broþur ' sin ' in ' ybiR [ri]sti ' runa
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: | 59.533795 |
| Longitude: | 17.93393 |
| Remnant ID: | L2017:4280 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Hammarby 106:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U287 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granodioritee |
| Rune carver: | Öpir 1 (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Upplands Väsby |
| Parish: | Hammarby |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L2017:4280 |