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Rune stone U599, L1943:8569, Hökhuvud 1:1 in Östhammar, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U599, L1943:8569
Photo of Rune stone U599, L1943:8569
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Arnnjótr and Vígnjótr and Signjótr, they had this stone raised in memory of ... their father. Þorfastr carved the runes.

Show original interpretation and rune text

orniutr × ak × uihniutr × ak × s(i)ihniutr × þiR l(i)tu rasa stan þinsa aft-(R) ...(m) × faþur sin × þurfostr × hriti runoR

orniutr × ak × uihniutr × ak × s(i)ihniutr × þiR l(i)tu rasa stan þinsa aft-(R) ...(m) × faþur sin × þurfostr × hriti runoR

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Hökhuvud parish in the Östhammars municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 60.243811
Longitude: 18.197715
Remnant ID: L1943:8569
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hökhuvud 1:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U599 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Torfast (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Östhammar
Parish: Hökhuvud
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:8569