Rune stone U474, L1943:9988, Knivsta 131:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Halfdan had this stone raised in memory of Jógeirr, his brother; and Guðfríðr in memory of her son. May God help his spirit.
+ halftan : let : reisa : stein : þen(s)a : eftir : iukeir : broþur : sin : nuk : kufriþ : eftiR : sun : sin : (k)uþ : hialbi : at : hans
+ halftan : let : reisa : stein : þen(s)a : eftir : iukeir : broþur : sin : nuk : kufriþ : eftiR : sun : sin : (k)uþ : hialbi : at : hans
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Knivsta parish in the Knivsta municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.704164 |
| Longitude: | 17.748984 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:9988 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Knivsta 131:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U474 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Torbjörn 2 (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Knivsta |
| Parish: | Knivsta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1943:9988 |