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Rune stone Vilundastenarna, U293, L2017:4667, Hammarby 3:1 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm
Photo of Rune stone Vilundastenarna, U293, L2017:4667
Photo of Rune stone Vilundastenarna, U293, L2017:4667
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Forkunnr and Þórir have raised these stones in memory of their father Ketill. May God help his spirit.

Show original interpretation and rune text

' forkuþr × auk ' þurir × lata ' reisa ' steina ' þisa ' eftR ' faþur sn ' ketil ' koþ hi-lbi + ant ' hns '

' forkuþr × auk ' þurir × lata ' reisa ' steina ' þisa ' eftR ' faþur sn ' ketil ' koþ hi-lbi + ant ' hns '

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Hammarby parish in the Upplands Väsby municipality (Stockholm county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.513783
Longitude: 17.905267
Remnant ID: L2017:4667
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Hammarby 3:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: U293 (Upplands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Gneissgranite
Rune carver: Visäte (A)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Undamaged
Name: Vilundastenarna
County: Stockholm
Municipality: Upplands Väsby
Parish: Hammarby
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2017:4667