Rune stone U802, L1942:3424, Långtora 11:1 in Enköping, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
× 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).
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: | 59.716898 |
| Longitude: | 17.142735 |
| Remnant ID: | L1942:3424 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Långtora 11:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U802 (Uppland) |
| 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: | » |