Rune stone U372, L2016:8403, Skepptuna 130:1 in Sigtuna, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Þorsteinn and Þegn and Sjalfi - their mother was called Gilla - they had this stone erected in memory of Sighvatr, their father. May God help his soul.
þurstain ' uk þihn ' uk sialfi ' þaim hit kila muþiR ' þaiR litu rita stain þino| |obtiR sihat ' faþur sin ' kuþ hialbi hons| |sal
þurstain ' uk þihn ' uk sialfi ' þaim hit kila muþiR ' þaiR litu rita stain þino| |obtiR sihat ' faþur sin ' kuþ hialbi hons| |sal
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Skepptuna parish in the Sigtuna 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: | 59.720583 |
| Longitude: | 18.058225 |
| Remnant ID: | L2016:8403 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Skepptuna 130:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U372 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Åsmund (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Sigtuna |
| Parish: | Skepptuna |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |