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Rune stone U371, L2012:432, Skepptuna 364 in Sigtuna, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U371, L2012:432

Interpretation of the runes

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

Ketill and Brúnketill, they raised this stone in memory of Ulfr of Laughamarr(?), their father ... May God and God's mother help his spirit and soul better than he deserved.

kitil × (u)(k) × brunkitil (þ)(i)(R) × [ris]tu × stin × þina × -...R × ulf × i lukobri × faþur × s[i]... ... ... ...[l]bi × ans × ot uk × sa[l]... ... ... ...[uþ]iR bitr × þan hn × kirþi til

kitil × (u)(k) × brunkitil (þ)(i)(R) × [ris]tu × stin × þina × -...R × ulf × i lukobri × faþur × s[i]... ... ... ...[l]bi × ans × ot uk × sa[l]... ... ... ...[uþ]iR bitr × þan hn × kirþi til

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Skepptuna parish in the Sigtuna municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.686305
Longitude: 18.129342
Remnant ID: L2012:432
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Skepptuna 364
Swedish rune inscription ID: U371 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Gneiss
Rune carver: Gunnar (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Sigtuna
Parish: Skepptuna
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2012:432