Rune stone U873, L1943:5047, Gryta 66:1 in Enköping, Uppsala

Rune inscription

Below is the English translation of this rune inscription 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.

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· þikfastr · lit · raisa · stain · þinsa · at · hulmkair · faþur · sin · koþan ·· kuþ · hielbi · sal hans · boanta · ikuR · bali · risi · stan · þinsa ·

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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:	59.743409
Longitude:	17.282884
Remnant ID:	L1943:5047
Swedish National Heritage Board ID:	Gryta 66:1
Swedish rune inscription ID:	U873 (Upplands runinskrifter)
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