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Rune stone U866, L1943:5208, Gryta 75:1 in Enköping, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U866, L1943:5208

Interpretation of the runes

The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Krókr had this stone erected in memory of Kári, his father. May God and God's mother help his soul.

krukr ' lit [ri]t[a] stin þino ' aftiR ' kara f(a)... ... ... [hi]albi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs muþiR

krukr ' lit [ri]t[a] stin þino ' aftiR ' kara f(a)... ... ... [hi]albi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs muþiR

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Gryta parish in the Enköpings municipality (Uppsala county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.780856
Longitude: 17.348797
Remnant ID: L1943:5208
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Gryta 75:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U866 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Fine-grained granite
Rune carver: Åsmund (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Enköping
Parish: Gryta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:5208