Rune stone U586, L2017:4991, Edsbro 227:1 in Norrtälje, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
× 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)
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Edsbro parish in the Norrtälje municipality (Stockholm county).
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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 (Uppland) |
| 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 |