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Rune stone U860, L1944:5396, Balingsta 3:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U860, L1944:5396
Photo of Rune stone U860, L1944:5396
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription 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.

Show original interpretation and rune text

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

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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: 59.761609
Longitude: 17.429177
Remnant ID: L1944:5396
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Balingsta 3:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U860 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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: » L1944:5396