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Rune stone U874, L1939:2986, Hagby 217 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U874, L1939:2986

Interpretation of the runes

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

Jarl and ... the stone in memory of Geirfastr, their father.

× iarl × auk × ti... ...a-... ...- × stain × at × [k]aiRfast × faþur × sin ×

× iarl × auk × ti... ...a-... ...- × stain × at × [k]aiRfast × faþur × sin ×

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.801543
Longitude: 17.376154
Remnant ID: L1939:2986
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hagby 217
Swedish rune inscription ID: U874 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material:
Rune carver: Fot 2 (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Hagby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1939:2986