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Rune stone U474, L1943:9988, Knivsta 131:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U474, L1943:9988

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

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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