The Incomplete Runic Stone of Uppsala: A Window to the Past

The Incomplete Runic Stone of Uppsala: A Window to the Past

Discovered in 1866, this incomplete runic stone offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mystery of its missing inscription.

The Uppland Runic Inscription 935 (U 935) now stands outside Uppsala Cathedral, having been moved there in 1976. Its original location before this relocation remains a mystery, adding to its allure. The stone, 1.2 meters high and 1.75 meters wide, features an incomplete 9-10 centimeter tall runic inscription that angles diagonally from the bottom left to the top right. The inscription reads: 'Tägn (and) Fasthed laid. his man.'

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Written by Nik Frost

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