Uppland Runic Inscription 448

The Uppland Runic Inscription 448 stands 1.9 meters tall and features runic text within a serpent band encircling figures of a man on horseback.

Created in the mid-eleventh century by runemaster Fot, this granite stone commemorates Þorsteinn through inscriptions commissioned by his sons Ígull and Bjǫrn.

The stone incorporates both Norse and early Christian symbolism through its carved imagery, including a bird figure in the upper center section.

Located 4 kilometers north of Märsta in Stockholm County, the runestone remains in its original position and requires no entrance fee for viewing.

The inscription contains distinct punctuation marks between words, a characteristic feature of runemaster Fot's carving style during the Viking Age.

Location: Sigtuna Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.68080,17.86500

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:38