Rune stone U873, L1943:5047, Gryta 66:1 in Enköping, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Þingfastr had this stone raised in memory of Holmgeirr, his good father, Inga's husbandman. May God help his soul. Balli carved this stone.
· þikfastr · lit · raisa · stain · þinsa · at · hulmkair · faþur · sin · koþan ·· kuþ · hielbi · sal hans · boanta · ikuR · bali · risi · stan · þinsa ·
· þikfastr · lit · raisa · stain · þinsa · at · hulmkair · faþur · sin · koþan ·· kuþ · hielbi · sal hans · boanta · ikuR · bali · risi · stan · þinsa ·
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: | 59.743409 |
| Longitude: | 17.282884 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:5047 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Gryta 66:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U873 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Balle (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Enköping |
| Parish: | Gryta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1943:5047 |