Rune stone U980, L1941:2968, Uppsala 280:2 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U980, L1941:2968
Photo of Rune stone U980, L1941:2968
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Eilífr and Sigviðr had the stone raised in memory of Véfastr, their father.

Show original interpretation and rune text

[× ailifr × auk siku]iþr × li[tu × raisa × stain × iftiR + uifast] × faþu[r × sin +]

[× ailifr × auk siku]iþr × li[tu × raisa × stain × iftiR + uifast] × faþu[r × sin +]

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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: 59.89958
Longitude: 17.631555
Remnant ID: L1941:2968
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Uppsala 280:2
Swedish rune inscription ID: U980 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Redgrey granite
Rune carver: Fot 2 (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Uppsala
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1941:2968