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Rune stone U956, L1944:6730, Danmark 4:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U956, L1944:6730
Photo of Rune stone U956, L1944:6730
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Steinhildr had this stone erected in memory of Viðbjôrn, her husband, a traveller to Greece. May God and God's mother help his soul. Ásmundr Kári' son marked.

Show original interpretation and rune text

' stniltr ' lit · rita stain þino ' abtiR ' uiþbiurn ' krikfara ' buanta sin kuþ hialbi hos| |salu| |uk| |kuþs u muþiR osmuntr kara sun markaþi

' stniltr ' lit · rita stain þino ' abtiR ' uiþbiurn ' krikfara ' buanta sin kuþ hialbi hos| |salu| |uk| |kuþs u muþiR osmuntr kara sun markaþi

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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: 59.848177
Longitude: 17.771081
Remnant ID: L1944:6730
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Danmark 4:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U956 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Åsmund (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Danmark
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1944:6730