Rune stone Vs15, L2004:4971, Björksta 168:1 in Västerås, Västmanland
Photo of Rune stone Vs15, L2004:4971
Photo of Rune stone Vs15, L2004:4971
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

§A Hegulfr had these landmarks made in memory of Knútr, his father, and Guðlaug, his sister. Balli erected the stone. Balli. Knútr. §B The stone has been erected so that it will stand, by Balli the Red in memory of (his) brother. Balli.

Show original interpretation and rune text

§A × higulfr × lit × kira × merki × þisa × at × knut × faþur san × uk × kuþlug·u × ksistur × hanis × bali × riti × istaen × bali ¤ knutr × §B × sten : hafir × riton × þon × stonta × mo × bali (h)i- rauþi × yftir × bruþ[u]r × bali

§A × higulfr × lit × kira × merki × þisa × at × knut × faþur san × uk × kuþlug·u × ksistur × hanis × bali × riti × istaen × bali ¤ knutr × §B × sten : hafir × riton × þon × stonta × mo × bali (h)i- rauþi × yftir × bruþ[u]r × bali

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Björksta parish in the Västerås municipality (Västmanland county).
The GPS position may not be entirely exact. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 59.598942
Longitude: 16.887804
Remnant ID: L2004:4971
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Björksta 168:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Vs15 (Västmanlands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Granite
Rune carver: Balle (S)
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period:
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Västmanland
Municipality: Västerås
Parish: Björksta
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L2004:4971