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).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
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: | » |