Rune stone U848, L1941:8337, Västeråker 52:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ríkviðr and Bjôrn had this stone raised in memory of Þorsteinn.

Show original interpretation and rune text

rikuiþr · auk biurn · litu raisa stain þina eftR þostain

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description	Content
Latitude:	59.759487
Longitude:	17.486253
Remnant ID:	L1941:8337
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Västeråker 52:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U848 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object:	Rune stone
Material:	Granite
Rune carver:	Öpir 1 (A) [ej Öpir, Åhlén 1997]
Antiquarian assessment:	Ancient monument
Period:	Viking Age
Dating:
Current status:	Confirmed on location
Damage status:	Unknown
Name:
County:	Uppsala
Municipality:	Uppsala
Parish:	Västeråker
Swedish National Heritage Board information:	» L1941:8337