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Rune stone U796, L1943:2609, Enköping 2:2 in Enköping, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U796, L1943:2609

Interpretation of the runes

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

Sægrímr had (this) cut in memory of his son Áfastr. Hlífsteinn cut these runes in memory of the good valiant man.

+ se-rimr + lit + aku... ...-t + sun sin + afast ++ lifsten + iuk runi + þsa + at + kuþon trek +

+ se-rimr + lit + aku... ...-t + sun sin + afast ++ lifsten + iuk runi + þsa + at + kuþon trek +

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Enköping parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.63855
Longitude: 17.081
Remnant ID: L1943:2609
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Enköping 2:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: U796 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Livsten (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Enköping
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:2609