Rune stone U479, L1944:3406, Alsike 10:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U479, L1944:3406
Photo of Rune stone U479, L1944:3406
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ásmundr and , Gyríðr's sons, placed the stone in memory of Sigulfr, their father, Sóti's brother. Ulfkell, of Lófi's retinue, cut the runes.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× ousmuntR : auk : e-(i)R : suniR : kuriþaR : situ : stin : iftR : sikulf : f-þu sin : suta : buruþur : ulfkil : iuk : ru lufa : -iþi

× ousmuntR : auk : e-(i)R : suniR : kuriþaR : situ : stin : iftR : sikulf : f-þu sin : suta : buruþur : ulfkil : iuk : ru lufa : -iþi

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Alsike parish in the Knivsta municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.737579
Longitude: 17.728269
Remnant ID: L1944:3406
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Alsike 10:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U479 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Ulvkell (S); Love (omnämnd runristare)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Knivsta
Parish: Alsike
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1944:3406