Rune stone U978, L1941:2859, Uppsala 280:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Sigviðr, traveller to England, raised this stone in memory of Védjarfr, (his) father ...
sihuiþr ...-i + stain + þina + iklats+fari + iftir + uitarf + faþ(u)(r) [+ -... ...sia]... ...ku---
sihuiþr ...-i + stain + þina + iklats+fari + iftir + uitarf + faþ(u)(r) [+ -... ...sia]... ...ku---
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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Uppsala parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.899442 |
| Longitude: | 17.632205 |
| Remnant ID: | L1941:2859 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Uppsala 280:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U978 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Light red sandstone |
| Rune carver: | Erik (A) [Källström 2014a] |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Undamaged |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Uppsala |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1941:2859 |