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Rune stone U802, L1942:3424, Långtora 11:1 in Enköping, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U802, L1942:3424
Photo of Rune stone U802, L1942:3424
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Víkingr had this stone raised in memory of Smiðr(?), his son. He was the best of valiant men.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× uikikr × lit × raisa × stain × þan(s)(i) × aftiR × sm-... (s)un sin + is yas + trakia + batstr +

× uikikr × lit × raisa × stain × þan(s)(i) × aftiR × sm-... (s)un sin + is yas + trakia + batstr +

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Långtora parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.716898
Longitude: 17.142735
Remnant ID: L1942:3424
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Långtora 11:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U802 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Äskil 2 (A) [Stille 1999b]
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Långtora
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1942:3424