Rune stone U492, L1943:5729, Lagga 45:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ásbjôrn and Gísl
and Auðbjôrn had the stone erected in memory of Bjôrn, their father.
× asbion + auk + kisl + aurir + auk + auþbiorn + litu rita + stin aftR + biorn + foþur sin +
× asbion + auk + kisl + aurir + auk + auþbiorn + litu rita + stin aftR + biorn + foþur sin +
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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: | 59.790411 |
| Longitude: | 17.840384 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:5729 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Lagga 45:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U492 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Knivsta |
| Parish: | Lagga |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1943:5729 |