Rune stone U887, L1942:6305, Skogs-Tibble 49:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U887, L1942:6305
Photo of Rune stone U887, L1942:6305
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Jógeirr and Fastgeirr and Auðríkr/Eyríkr had the stone erected in memory of Borggeirr, their acclaimed father. Auðríkr/Eyríkr cut these runes himself in memory of his father. Interpret, he who can.

Show original interpretation and rune text

× iokeR × auk × fastkeR × auk × au(r)(i)(k)r × litu · rita · sten × yftiR × borkeR × faþur sin frehn selfr · hiok × aurikr × yfti : sin · faþur · runi · þisa · roþi ' sa ' kuni

× iokeR × auk × fastkeR × auk × au(r)(i)(k)r × litu · rita · sten × yftiR × borkeR × faþur sin frehn selfr · hiok × aurikr × yfti : sin · faþur · runi · þisa · roþi ' sa ' kuni

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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: 59.816634
Longitude: 17.340635
Remnant ID: L1942:6305
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Skogs-Tibble 49:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U887 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Reddish granulated granite
Rune carver: Örik (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Skogs-Tibble
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1942:6305