Rune stone U517, L2016:8597, Skederid 18:4 in Norrtälje, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
... (they) raised the stone in memory of Hárukr, their brother; and Ragnhildr(?) ... her husbandman, and in memory of (their) sons ... these runes.
+ a-... ... ...- + ra---u + stain + eftir haruk + bruþur + sin + in + rakn-... ... ...anta + sin + auk + at suni + ... ... ... ...ar þisi
+ a-... ... ...- + ra---u + stain + eftir haruk + bruþur + sin + in + rakn-... ... ...anta + sin + auk + at suni + ... ... ... ...ar þisi
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Skederid parish in the Norrtälje municipality (Stockholm 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: | 59.733069 |
| Longitude: | 18.501821 |
| Remnant ID: | L2016:8597 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Skederid 18:4 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U517 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Torbjörn skald (A) [Källström 1999:58ff] |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Norrtälje |
| Parish: | Skederid |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |