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Rune stone U480, L1944:3238, Alsike 7:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U480, L1944:3238
Photo of Rune stone U480, L1944:3238
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Holmgeirr and Gunni had this stone raised in memory of Sóti, their father.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× 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 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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