Rune stone U859, L1944:6015, Balingsta 55:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U859, L1944:6015
Photo of Rune stone U859, L1944:6015
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription 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.

Show original interpretation and rune text

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

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Balingsta parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
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 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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