Rune stone U490, L1943:5940, Lagga 9:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Geirbjôrn and Jôfurbjôrn and Véfastr, they raised this stone in memory of Geirbjôrn, their brother. May God help his spirit and soul.
kiRbiarn × uk × ihfurbiarn × uk × uifastr × þiR × ristu stin × þina × iftiR × kiRbiarn × bruþur sin × kuþ ialbi ans ot uk salu
kiRbiarn × uk × ihfurbiarn × uk × uifastr × þiR × ristu stin × þina × iftiR × kiRbiarn × bruþur sin × kuþ ialbi ans ot uk salu
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Lagga parish in the Knivsta municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.775167 |
| Longitude: | 17.848142 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:5940 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Lagga 9:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U490 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Gunnar (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Knivsta |
| Parish: | Lagga |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1943:5940 |