Rune stone U356, L2012:530, Lunda 263 in Sigtuna, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ragnfríðr had this stone raised in memory of Bjôrn, her son and Ketilmundr's. May God and God's mother help his spirit. He fell in Virland. And Ásmundr marked.
ra(h)nfriþr ' lit rasa stain þino ' aftiR biurn · sun þaiRa · kitilmun(t)aR ' kuþ mialbi hons (a)nt auk| |kuþs (m)uþiR hon fil a uirlanti · in osmuntr markaþi
ra(h)nfriþr ' lit rasa stain þino ' aftiR biurn · sun þaiRa · kitilmun(t)aR ' kuþ mialbi hons (a)nt auk| |kuþs (m)uþiR hon fil a uirlanti · in osmuntr markaþi
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Lunda parish in the Sigtuna municipality (Stockholm county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.657317 |
| Longitude: | 18.048464 |
| Remnant ID: | L2012:530 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Lunda 263 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U356 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Gneissgranite |
| Rune carver: | Åsmund (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Sigtuna |
| Parish: | Lunda |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L2012:530 |