Rune stone U857, L1944:6078, Balingsta 57:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Ígulbjôrn and Fastlaug ... this stone in memory of Ônundr. May God help his spirit.
ihulbiarn + auk + fastlau(h) ... × stain + þina + aftir + anut + kuþ hibi × ant hans
ihulbiarn + auk + fastlau(h) ... × stain + þina + aftir + anut + kuþ hibi × ant hans
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Balingsta parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.744642 |
| Longitude: | 17.404047 |
| Remnant ID: | L1944:6078 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Balingsta 57:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U857 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Lightgrey reddish granite |
| Rune carver: | Erik (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Balingsta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1944:6078 |