Rune stone U987, L1943:5525, Funbo 46:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Photo of Rune stone U987, L1943:5525
Photo of Rune stone U987, L1943:5525
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Ketill and Gyríðr had this stone raised in memory of Þorsteinn, their son. Viði/Víði and Ríkviðr, they raised the stone in memory of their brother. May God help Þorsteinn's spirit.

Show original interpretation and rune text

katil ' auk| |kuriþr ' litu rosa stin þino × oftiR þurstin sun sin uiþi auk rikuiþr ' þiR ristu ston aftiR bruþur sin × kuþ hialbi on þurstins '

katil ' auk| |kuriþr ' litu rosa stin þino × oftiR þurstin sun sin uiþi auk rikuiþr ' þiR ristu ston aftiR bruþur sin × kuþ hialbi on þurstins '

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Funbo parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.85627
Longitude: 17.855112
Remnant ID: L1943:5525
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Funbo 46:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U987, U989 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite with grains of black mica and white quartz
Rune carver: Torfast (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Unknown
Name:
County: Uppsala
Municipality: Uppsala
Parish: Funbo
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1943:5525