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Rune stone U958, L1939:5689, Danmark 241 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U958, L1939:5689

Interpretation of the runes

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

This is in memory of Signjóti. His son Sigviðr made the runes. Þorgautr carved.

[...tr ' sihniuta · is þita kiarþi sun · hans s]ihuiþr ' [runa þurhutr · risti]

[...tr ' sihniuta · is þita kiarþi sun · hans s]ihuiþr ' [runa þurhutr · risti]

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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: 59.834146
Longitude: 17.723486
Remnant ID: L1939:5689
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Danmark 241
Swedish rune inscription ID: U958 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Lightred fine-grained granite
Rune carver: Torgöt Fotsarve (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Danmark
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1939:5689