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Rune stone U896, L1941:2685, Uppsala 8:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U896, L1941:2685

Interpretation of the runes

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

... had the stone raised for the spirit of Eyndr(?), their son, (who) died in christening robes in Denmark(?) ... Œpir arranged the runes.

... [l]itu raisa stain + fir ' ont · iy--m + sun + sain + tauþr + fita+faþum ' i tai'ma... ... riþ runaR ubiR

... [l]itu raisa stain + fir ' ont · iy--m + sun + sain + tauþr + fita+faþum ' i tai'ma... ... riþ runaR ubiR

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.858601
Longitude: 17.631445
Remnant ID: L1941:2685
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Uppsala 8:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U896 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Blue-gray coarse-grained granite
Rune carver: Öpir 1 (S), verkar inte vara huggen av Öpir.
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Uppsala
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1941:2685