Hidden hoard of gold coins saves church set to shut
Summary
A 14th-century church in Melling, England, was saved from closing after nine gold coins worth about £30,000 were found hidden under its altar. The money will help the church start fixing urgent repairs, including its roof, which needed about £750,000.Key Facts
- St Wilfrid's Church is about 700 years old and located in Melling near Lancaster.
- The church faced closure because it could not raise £750,000 for needed repairs.
- Nine gold Britannia coins worth around £30,000 were found hidden under the altar in a plastic bag and box.
- The coins were discovered by Reverend Jane Lee and a lay minister before morning prayers on Good Friday, April 3.
- The church believes the coins may have been hidden there about four years ago by an unknown person.
- The money will be used as a starting fund to apply for grants and raise more money for repairs.
- This find increased community support for saving the church, which had been struggling to stay open.
- Similar mystery gifts were given to other churches nearby in 2022, but St Wilfrid’s only recently found its treasure.
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