English: An incomplete copper alloy die of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1800). The die is an highly irregular cuboid in shape, with six sides, most of which are trapezoidal in plan rather than square. The numerical pits have been drilled in negative relief to each surface in an irregular manner with those on opposing faces adding up to a total of seven (7). However, the faces which should show three (3) and four (4) are blank. The wear on these sides is consistent with the wear on the sides that do exhibit numerical pits, therefore it is possible that the blank sides never had numerical pits engraved onto them. The die does not roll correctly due to the inconsistant shape of the faces, which when taken into account with the blank sides indicates that it could be an unfinished trial piece.

The metal has a dark green-red patina and is worn. The die is 11.63mm x mm x 12.22mm and weighs 12.49g.

Geoff Egan (1997) notes that the "regular" layout (opposing sides totalling 7) is most common among medieval and later dice though this is in contrast with MacGregor 1985 who suggested that non-regular dice were most common from AD 1200 - 1500 (cited in Finds Research Group Datasheet 23).

Dice are frequently finds from Roman to Post-Medieval sites and it has been suggested that apart from their usual role in games of chance, the clergy may have occasionally used them. The clergy identify 56 different virtues, one for each of the outcomes created by throwing three dice together, and this action therefore would help them choose between different courses of action.