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Rune stone U79, L2012:490, Stockholm 1197 in Stockholm, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone U79, L2012:490
Photo of Rune stone U79, L2012:490
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

§A Gýi and Sveinn, they raised the stone in memory of Bersa/Birsa, their good father. §B Ernfastr cut the stone in memory of Bersa/Birsa, Végerðr's husbandman, the good son of Þorgerðr.

Show original interpretation and rune text

§A · ky : auk : suain : þaiR : raitu : stain : at : birsu : faþur : sin : koþan · §B : ernfastr : iuk : s(t)ain : at : bersu : bot^ba : uikerþaR : sun : þorkerþaR : goþ ·

§A · ky : auk : suain : þaiR : raitu : stain : at : birsu : faþur : sin : koþan · §B : ernfastr : iuk : s(t)ain : at : bersu : bot^ba : uikerþaR : sun : þorkerþaR : goþ ·

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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: 59.366289
Longitude: 17.856153
Remnant ID: L2012:490
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Stockholm 1197
Swedish rune inscription ID: U79 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Ärnfast (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Stockholm
Parish: Stockholm
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2012:490