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Rune stone U73, L2012:453, Stockholm 1194 in Stockholm, Stockholm

Photo of Rune stone U73, L2012:453

Interpretation of the runes

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

These landmarks are made in memory of Inga's sons. She came to inherit from them, but these brothers -- Gerðarr and his brothers -- came to inherit from her. They died in Greece.

' þisun ' merki ' iru ' gar ' eftR ' suni ' ikur ' hon kam ' þeira × at arfi ' in þeir × brþr · kamu hnaa : at ' arfi × kiaþar b'reþr ' þir to i kirikium

' þisun ' merki ' iru ' gar ' eftR ' suni ' ikur ' hon kam ' þeira × at arfi ' in þeir × brþr · kamu hnaa : at ' arfi × kiaþar b'reþr ' þir to i kirikium

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Stockholm parish in the Stockholms municipality (Stockholm county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.421619
Longitude: 17.8998
Remnant ID: L2012:453
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Stockholm 1194
Swedish rune inscription ID: U73 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Visäte (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Stockholm
Parish: Stockholm
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2012:453