Rune stone U478, L1939:4782, Knivsta 480 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
× 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
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 (Uppland) |
| 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 |