Rune stone U860, L1944:5396, Balingsta 3:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Fastbjôrn and Þórunnr had this stone erected in memory of Ingifastr, their husbandman. May God and God's mother help his spirit.
fa[s]tbiurn ' uk þuruþr ' litu rita stin þino ' [abtiR inkifast buanta sin] ' [k](u)[i](þ) hia[l]bi hons ant uk| |ku(þ)s (m)uþiR
fa[s]tbiurn ' uk þuruþr ' litu rita stin þino ' [abtiR inkifast buanta sin] ' [k](u)[i](þ) hia[l]bi hons ant uk| |ku(þ)s (m)uþiR
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: | 59.761609 |
| Longitude: | 17.429177 |
| Remnant ID: | L1944:5396 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Balingsta 3:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U860 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Light red granite with gray inclusions |
| Rune carver: | Åsmund (A) |
| 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: | » |