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Rune stone U372, L2016:8403, Skepptuna 130:1 in Sigtuna, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U372, L2016:8403

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

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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: 59.720583
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: » L2016:8403