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).
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: | 59.743409 |
| 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: | » |