Rune stone U840, L1943:667, Dalby 125:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Holmfríðr and Folkvé had this stone raised in memory of Þorsteinn, their father.
hulfriþ · auk · fulkui · litu · risa · s[t]ain · þina · eftR · þorstain · faþur sin
hulfriþ · auk · fulkui · litu · risa · s[t]ain · þina · eftR · þorstain · faþur sin
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Dalby parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.75988 |
| Longitude: | 17.573113 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:667 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Dalby 125:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U840 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Redgrey granite |
| Rune carver: | Öpir 1 (A) [ej Öpir, Åhlén 1997] |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Possible ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Dalby |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1943:667 |