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Rune stone U496, L1943:1023, Husby-Långhundra 24:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U496, L1943:1023
Photo of Rune stone U496, L1943:1023
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ragnfastr had these landmarks made for Ingifastr's and Gulleifr's souls.

Show original interpretation and rune text

[ranfastr ' lit ' kera '] merki · þ[i]sun · fir sia[l ikifatar ·] auk · kulifs

[ranfastr ' lit ' kera '] merki · þ[i]sun · fir sia[l ikifatar ·] auk · kulifs

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Husby-Långhundra parish in the Knivsta municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.744709
Longitude: 18.038417
Remnant ID: L1943:1023
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Husby-Långhundra 24:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U496 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Samma som gjort U 497; Önjut (A) [Källström 2007a:104]
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Knivsta
Parish: Husby-Långhundra
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:1023