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Rune stone U901, L1942:3973, Läby 20:2 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U901, L1942:3973

Interpretation of the runes

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

... Karl and Ígulbjôrn had these stones erected and this bridge made in memory of Jôfurr, their father ... may help his spirit.

... ...arl ' uk ihulbiurn ' litu rita stono þisa ' uk| |kirua bru þisa ' at iafur faþur si... ... (h)ialbi ont hos

... ...arl ' uk ihulbiurn ' litu rita stono þisa ' uk| |kirua bru þisa ' at iafur faþur si... ... (h)ialbi ont hos

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

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

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.844572
Longitude: 17.519191
Remnant ID: L1942:3973
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Läby 20:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: U901 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Reddish feldspar-rich granite
Rune carver: Åsmund (A); Torfast (A)
Antiquarian assessment: No antiquarian assessment
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Destroyed
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Läby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1942:3973