Rune stone U334, L2016:9807, Orkesta 28:2 in Vallentuna, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
... the stone in memory of his father Bjôrn and his mother ... may help the soul ... Ketill carved.
(k)u[þs]n[o]n--þ[a]... stiain ' iftiR ' fa[þu]- ...[n] (b)iaorn · u(k) moþur · siena ' ...(f)(t)(n)-... ...-bi sialu ... [kt]il · risti
(k)u[þs]n[o]n--þ[a]... stiain ' iftiR ' fa[þu]- ...[n] (b)iaorn · u(k) moþur · siena ' ...(f)(t)(n)-... ...-bi sialu ... [kt]il · risti
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Orkesta parish in the Vallentuna municipality (Stockholm county).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.604745 |
| Longitude: | 18.110163 |
| Remnant ID: | L2016:9807 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Orkesta 28:2 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U334 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Reddish granite |
| Rune carver: | Kättil 3 (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Vallentuna |
| Parish: | Orkesta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |