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Rune stone U478, L1939:4782, Knivsta 480 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U478, L1939:4782
Photo of Rune stone U478, L1939:4782
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ástríðr had this stone raised in memory of Jóarr/Ívarr, her husbandman; and Ingvarr and Ingifastr in memory of their father. May Michael protect his spirit.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× estriþ : let : reisa : s(t)ein : þensa : eftiR : iuar : bota : sin : auk : ikuar : auk : ikifastr : eftiR : faþur : sin : mihel : kati : at : hans

× estriþ : let : reisa : s(t)ein : þensa : eftiR : iuar : bota : sin : auk : ikuar : auk : ikifastr : eftiR : faþur : sin : mihel : kati : 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: 59.72869
Longitude: 17.784709
Remnant ID: L1939:4782
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Knivsta 480
Swedish rune inscription ID: U478 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Torbjörn 2 (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Other cultural-historical relic
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Knivsta
Parish: Knivsta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1939:4782