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Rune stone U798, L1942:8169, Sparrsätra 118:1 in Enköping, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U798, L1942:8169

Interpretation of the runes

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

Vébjôrn raised the stone in memory of Ketill. May God help his spirit.

[uibiarn × raisti × stain × iftir × katil + kuþ hialbi + ant hans]

[uibiarn × raisti × stain × iftir × katil + kuþ hialbi + ant hans]

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.678565
Longitude: 16.917759
Remnant ID: L1942:8169
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Sparrsätra 118:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U798 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver: Erik (A)
Antiquarian assessment: No antiquarian assessment
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Information about relic, not confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Sparrsätra
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1942:8169