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Rune stone U938, L1941:2453, Uppsala 1:6 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U938, L1941:2453
Photo of Rune stone U938, L1941:2453
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Holmfastr had the stone raised in memory of Ígulgeirr, his father, and Þorbjôrn.

Show original interpretation and rune text

hulfastr ' lit ' risa ' stin ' at ' ihulkai ' faþur ' si(n) ' uk ' þorbiorn

hulfastr ' lit ' risa ' stin ' at ' ihulkai ' faþur ' si(n) ' uk ' þorbiorn

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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: 59.858207
Longitude: 17.631381
Remnant ID: L1941:2453
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Uppsala 1:6
Swedish rune inscription ID: U938 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Light red coarse-grained granite
Rune carver: Öpir 1 (A) [svag attr., Åhlén 1997]
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: » L1941:2453