Rune stone U505, L2016:5694, Kårsta 75:1 in Vallentuna, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Alríkr had the stone erected and the bridge made in memory of Helgi, his son; Hultríkr and Auðin in memory of their brother. Sveinn carved.
alrikr ' lit ' rita ' stai(n) ' -k ' bro ' kiara ' iftiR ' hilha ' sun sin ' hultrikr ' auk ' auþin iftiR broþur sin suain risti
alrikr ' lit ' rita ' stai(n) ' -k ' bro ' kiara ' iftiR ' hilha ' sun sin ' hultrikr ' auk ' auþin iftiR broþur sin suain risti
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Kårsta parish in the Vallentuna municipality (Stockholm county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.652608 |
| Longitude: | 18.24088 |
| Remnant ID: | L2016:5694 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Kårsta 75:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U505 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Sven 3 (S); Sten (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Possible ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Vallentuna |
| Parish: | Kårsta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L2016:5694 |