Rune stone U490, L1943:5940, Lagga 9:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U490, L1943:5940
Photo of Rune stone U490, L1943:5940
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription 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.

Show original interpretation and rune text

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

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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 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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