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Rune stone U622, L2017:522, Bro 159:1 in Upplands-Bro, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U622, L2017:522

Interpretation of the runes

The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Gunnhildr ... in memory of her son Horsefni(?), and Hvíthôfði. God help(?) ...

' kunhi... ... eft[i]R ' sun sn · hursefn(i) · [auk ·] oithafþ[a] uþ --b uil

' kunhi... ... eft[i]R ' sun sn · hursefn(i) · [auk ·] oithafþ[a] uþ --b uil

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Bro parish in the Upplands-Bro municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.51258
Longitude: 17.641247
Remnant ID: L2017:522
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Bro 159:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U622 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Dark gray granite
Rune carver: Visäte (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Upplands-Bro
Parish: Bro
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:522