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Rune stone U696, L1941:776, Veckholm 98:2 in Enköping, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U696, L1941:776
Photo of Rune stone U696, L1941:776
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

... the stone raised in memory of Ôlvir(?), his freedman(?) ... may help his soul.

Show original interpretation and rune text

...-- · (r)(a)--a · st-... -t · a-ui · (l)ausa · s-- · --...-- · ilbi · sial hans

...-- · (r)(a)--a · st-... -t · a-ui · (l)ausa · s-- · --...-- · ilbi · sial hans

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Veckholm parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.52129
Longitude: 17.321548
Remnant ID: L1941:776
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Veckholm 98:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: U696 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Balle (A) [Stille 1999b]
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Veckholm
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1941:776