Rune stone U586, L2017:4991, Edsbro 227:1 in Norrtälje, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone U586, L2017:4991
Photo of Rune stone U586, L2017:4991
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Gunnbjôrn and Ásbjôrn and Sighvatr, they had this stone raised in memory of Tóki, their good father. May God help his spirit and soul better than he deserved. Holmfríðr had the bridge made.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× kunbirn × uk × osbirn × uk × [sikuatr · þiR × lit](u) [×] (r)(i)sa × s[t](i)(n) × [þin]a × iftiR × t(u)ka × faþur sin × ku[þ](a)(n) × ku(þ) ial(b)[i × ans × -]t uk × salu bitr × þan × an × karþi × til × ulm×f(r)[i](R) lit × kra br(u)

× kunbirn × uk × osbirn × uk × [sikuatr · þiR × lit](u) [×] (r)(i)sa × s[t](i)(n) × [þin]a × iftiR × t(u)ka × faþur sin × ku[þ](a)(n) × ku(þ) ial(b)[i × ans × -]t uk × salu bitr × þan × an × karþi × til × ulm×f(r)[i](R) lit × kra br(u)

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Edsbro parish in the Norrtälje municipality (Stockholm county).
The GPS position may not be entirely exact. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.89317
Longitude: 18.475253
Remnant ID: L2017:4991
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Edsbro 227:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U586 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Gunnar (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating: Early 11th century
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Norrtälje
Parish: Edsbro
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:4991