Rune stone U744, L1943:7979, Husby-Sjutolft 89:1 in Enköping, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U744, L1943:7979
Photo of Rune stone U744, L1943:7979
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Gyða had the stone raised in memory of Þordjarfr, her husbandman, Guðlaug's son, and (he) lived in Harvistaðir. Balli carved the stone.

Show original interpretation and rune text

· kiþa · lit · raisa · stain · at · þorterf · boanta · sin · sun · kuþuaukaR · auk byki| |i · haruistam · bali · risti · stn ÷

· kiþa · lit · raisa · stain · at · þorterf · boanta · sin · sun · kuþuaukaR · auk byki| |i · haruistam · bali · risti · stn ÷

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Husby-Sjutolft parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.650585
Longitude: 17.362547
Remnant ID: L1943:7979
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Husby-Sjutolft 89:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U744 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Light granite
Rune carver: Balle (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Husby-Sjutolft
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:7979