Rune stone U885, L1942:7040, Skogs-Tibble 6:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Vígr and Sigsteinn and Karl, they had the stone erected in memory of Sighvatr, their father ...
uikR ' auk sihstain ' auk| |karl ' þaiR l[itu '] stain ' rita ' at sihat ' faþur sin ' iu
uikR ' auk sihstain ' auk| |karl ' þaiR l[itu '] stain ' rita ' at sihat ' faþur sin ' iu
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Skogs-Tibble parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.836647 |
| Longitude: | 17.308673 |
| Remnant ID: | L1942:7040 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Skogs-Tibble 6:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U885 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Lightred granite |
| Rune carver: | Åsmund (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Skogs-Tibble |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1942:7040 |