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Rune stone U829, L1943:4894, Giresta 37:1 in Enköping, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U829, L1943:4894

Interpretation of the runes

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

Forkunnr and Gunnarr, they had this stone cut in memory of Ônundr, their father, Auðfríðr's husbandman. Balli carved this stone.

' furkuntr · auk · kuanr · þnir · litu · hakua : stain : þinsa · at · anut '' faþur · sin · boanta · auþfriþaR · bali : risti · stan · þisa ·

' furkuntr · auk · kuanr · þnir · litu · hakua : stain : þinsa · at · anut '' faþur · sin · boanta · auþfriþaR · bali : risti · stan · þisa ·

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.705748
Longitude: 17.302367
Remnant ID: L1943:4894
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Giresta 37:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U829 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Red granite
Rune carver: Balle (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Giresta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:4894