The Viking Memorial of Eyndar: Uppsala's Ancient Rune Stone

Uppland Runic Inscription 896, or U 896, is a Viking Age memorial runestone found in Uppsala University Park. One of the oldest known examples of the younger futhark, 896 bears two text bands with runic text and crosses enclosed by the text bands, commemorating a man named Eyndar, potentially sponsored by his parents. According to the rune inscription, Eyndar 'died in christening robes'. It is believed that Eyndar was buried in Denmark. Classified as Pr1 style, also known as Ringerike style, U 896 is one of several rune stones that use the phrase 'in christening robes' and mention Denmark. The runemaster who carved the runes on 896, Öpir, was active in the Uppland region from the late 11th to the early 12th centuries. U 896 and U 1022 represent works from the early stages of Öpir's career.

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