Rune stone U785, L1942:5505, Tillinge 140:1 in Enköping, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Véfastr had this stone raised up in memory of Guðmundr, his brother. He died in Serkland. May God help his spirit.
uifas-- ... : risa : s(t)in : þ(t)ino : ub : at : k-þmunt : bruþur : sin : han : uarþ : tuþr : a : srklant- kuþ halbi : ant : ans
uifas-- ... : risa : s(t)in : þ(t)ino : ub : at : k-þmunt : bruþur : sin : han : uarþ : tuþr : a : srklant- kuþ halbi : ant : ans
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Tillinge parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.633327 |
| Longitude: | 16.988775 |
| Remnant ID: | L1942:5505 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Tillinge 140:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U785 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Torbjörn 2 (A) [Stille 1999b]; Gunnar (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Enköping |
| Parish: | Tillinge |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1942:5505 |