Rune stone U599, L1943:8569, Hökhuvud 1:1 in Östhammar, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
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).
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: | 60.243811 |
| Longitude: | 18.197715 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:8569 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Hökhuvud 1:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U599 (Uppland) |
| 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: | » |