Rune stone U796, L1943:2609, Enköping 2:2 in Enköping, Uppsala
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).
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: | 59.63855 |
| 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: | » |