Rune stone U859, L1944:6015, Balingsta 55:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Fastbjôrn and Þórunnr had ... erected ... the bridge made in memory of Ingifastr, their husbandman. May God help his spirit. Ásmundr carved the runes.
fastbiurn ' uk þurun ' litu rita ... bru kirua| |abtiR ' inkifa-... ...(u)anta sin ' kuþ hialbi hont ' osmunrt risti runoR
fastbiurn ' uk þurun ' litu rita ... bru kirua| |abtiR ' inkifa-... ...(u)anta sin ' kuþ hialbi hont ' osmunrt risti runoR
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: | 59.781247 |
| Longitude: | 17.418078 |
| Remnant ID: | L1944:6015 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Balingsta 55:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U859 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Light granite |
| Rune carver: | Åsmund (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Balingsta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1944:6015 |