Rune stone U79, L2012:490, Stockholm 1197 in Stockholm, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
§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 ·
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 (Uppland) |
| 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 |