Rune stone U685, L1942:6916, Skokloster 1:1 in Håbo, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ólafr and Arnmundr had this stone raised in memory of Geirmundr, their father.
· u[lafR · a]uk · ar(m)untr · litu · raisa · stain · þi[na · aftiR · kaiRmunt · faþur sin]
· u[lafR · a]uk · ar(m)untr · litu · raisa · stain · þi[na · aftiR · kaiRmunt · faþur sin]
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Skokloster parish in the Håbo municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.708044 |
| Longitude: | 17.561007 |
| Remnant ID: | L1942:6916 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Skokloster 1:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U685 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Coarse (gneiss)granite |
| Rune carver: | Samma som gjort U 686. |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Håbo |
| Parish: | Skokloster |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1942:6916 |