Rune stone U559, L2016:5886, Malsta 1:1 in Norrtälje, Stockholm

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Here lies Snæbjôrn, Andsvarr's son. May God help (his) spirit.

Show original interpretation and rune text

ihar · likr · snaybiarn · s(u)(n) · ansuars ' kuþ hialbi ant

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Malsta 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:	59.770303
Longitude:	18.640107
Remnant ID:	L2016:5886
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Malsta 1:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U559 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Light red sandstone
Rune carver:	Öpir 1 (A) [tveksamt, Åhlén 1997]
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Undamaged
Name:
County:	Stockholm
Municipality:	Norrtälje
Parish:	Malsta
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L2016:5886