Rune stone U948, L1944:7440, Danmark 99:2 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Styðingr/Stœðingr had the stone raised in memory of Árni, his son. He travelled to every land (?) Þjalfi and Órœkja cut the runes in memory of their brother.
' stRþinkr × lit resa stin × iftR × arna × sun × sen × han × fyr × hayrt × lant × þelfi ' auk ' aurikia ' iuku ' runar ' iftR ' bruþur ' sin
' stRþinkr × lit resa stin × iftR × arna × sun × sen × han × fyr × hayrt × lant × þelfi ' auk ' aurikia ' iuku ' runar ' iftR ' bruþur ' sin
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Danmark parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.82524 |
| Longitude: | 17.736749 |
| Remnant ID: | L1944:7440 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Danmark 99:2 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U948 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Redgrey granite |
| Rune carver: | Torgöt Fotsarve (A); Tjälve 1 (S); Orökja 2 (S); Fot 2 (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Danmark |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1944:7440 |