Rune stone U496, L1943:1023, Husby-Långhundra 24:1 in Knivsta, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ragnfastr had these landmarks made for Ingifastr's and Gulleifr's souls.
[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).
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: | 59.744709 |
| Longitude: | 18.038417 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:1023 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Husby-Långhundra 24:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U496 (Uppland) |
| 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: | » |