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Dodecahedron to be on display in Lincolnshire


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We have had many posts about the mysterious dodecahedron (see below). This example dates from the third or fourth century and was found in Norton Disney near Lincoln in 2023.

It is one of only 33 dodecahedrons found in Britain and is unusually large: 8 cm large (3.15 inches) and weighs 245 g (8.6 ounces).

It will be displayed this summer in Lincolnshire, not far from where it was found.
 

 

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/1853/mysterious-roman-dodecahedron-found-in-norton-disney-to-go-on-display-in-lincolnshire-for-the-first-time

 

Note: I was surprised at the number of dodecahedrons (33) already found in Britain. Its function, nevertheless, is still unclear:  a measuring device, a sewing tool, or either a gambling or play piece.

 

 

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The dodecahedron found in Lincolnshire is bigger than I thought. Here’s a quick news clip about it’s going on display. Its mystery continues.

 

 

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