Rune stone U480, L1944:3238, Alsike 7:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Holmgeirr and Gunni had this stone raised in memory of Sóti, their father.
× hulmaiR × auk × kuni × litu × raisa × stain ×× þina × eftiR × sota × faþur × sin ×
× hulmaiR × auk × kuni × litu × raisa × stain ×× þina × eftiR × sota × faþur × sin ×
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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: | 59.740741 |
| Longitude: | 17.747763 |
| Remnant ID: | L1944:3238 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Alsike 7:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U480 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Greengrey granite |
| Rune carver: | Fot 2 (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Knivsta |
| Parish: | Alsike |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1944:3238 |