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Rune stone U959, L1941:4004, Vaksala 241:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala

Photo of Rune stone U959, L1941:4004

Interpretation of the runes

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

Nesbjôrn and Rúna, Ônundr's daughter, had the stones erected in memory of , their son.

[nesbiarn '] uk ' runa ' anutar ' totiR ' litu ' rita ' staina ' at ' s[uhik'ierf ' sun : sin]

[nesbiarn '] uk ' runa ' anutar ' totiR ' litu ' rita ' staina ' at ' s[uhik'ierf ' sun : sin]

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Geographic location of this rune inscription

The rune inscription is located in Vaksala parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).

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Facts about this rune inscription

Description Content
Latitude: 59.87599
Longitude: 17.686105
Remnant ID: L1941:4004
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Vaksala 241:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U959 (Uppland)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Light red sandstone
Rune carver: (Öpir 1 (A)) [ej Öpir, Åhlén 1997]
Antiquarian assessment: Possible ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Vaksala
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1941:4004