Rune stone U636, L1943:9714, Kalmar 17:2 in Håbo, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ôlvé had this stone raised in memory of Arnfastr, his son. He travelled to the east to Garðar (Russia).
alui · lit · risa · stn · þtin · at · arfast · sun sin · hn · fur · ausR · i karþa
alui · lit · risa · stn · þtin · at · arfast · sun sin · hn · fur · ausR · i karþa
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Kalmar parish in the Håbo municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.554476 |
| Longitude: | 17.488023 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:9714 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Kalmar 17:2 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U636 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Håbo |
| Parish: | Kalmar |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1943:9714 |