Rune stone Vaksalastenen, U961, L1941:4080, Vaksala 108:1 in Uppsala, Uppsala
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
Hylia(?) had this stone raised in memory of Ketilbjôrn, his father; and Rúnfríðr in memory of (her) husbandman, and Ígulfastr arranged (it), and Œpir.
h(u)(l)-a + lit + raisa stain + þina at kitilbiarn ' faþur ' sin + auk runfriþ ' at ' bonta ' auk ihulfastr ' riþ ' in ' ubiR
h(u)(l)-a + lit + raisa stain + þina at kitilbiarn ' faþur ' sin + auk runfriþ ' at ' bonta ' auk ihulfastr ' riþ ' in ' ubiR
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Vaksala parish in the Uppsala municipality (Uppsala county).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.878397 |
| Longitude: | 17.682597 |
| Remnant ID: | L1941:4080 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Vaksala 108:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U961 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Light granite |
| Rune carver: | Öpir 1 (S); (Igulfast (S) ombesörjde) Öpir 1 (S) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | Vaksalastenen |
| County: | Uppsala |
| Municipality: | Uppsala |
| Parish: | Vaksala |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |