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).
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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 |