Rune stone U998, L1943:4540, Funbo 122:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Þorsteinn and Randvé had this stone raised in memory of Svarthôfði, their brother. May God and God's mother help his soul. Ásmundr marked.
þurstin : auk ronti : [litu : raisa : stain þino : abtiR s-ar-(h)(a)ufþ]a : bruþur sin : kuþ hialbi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs muþiR [osmun](r)t ' markaþi
þurstin : auk ronti : [litu : raisa : stain þino : abtiR s-ar-(h)(a)ufþ]a : bruþur sin : kuþ hialbi hons| |salu| |uk| |kuþs muþiR [osmun](r)t ' markaþi
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: | 59.835406 |
| Longitude: | 17.870202 |
| Remnant ID: | L1943:4540 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Funbo 122:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U998 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Light coarse-grained granite |
| Rune carver: | Åsmund (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Damage |
| Name: | |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Funbo |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » L1943:4540 |