Rune stone U956, L1944:6730, Danmark 4:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English 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.
' 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
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 (Uppland) |
| 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 |