‘Like a miracle’: hidden gold saves Lancashire church from closure
Summary
St Wilfrid’s Church in Melling, Lancashire, was facing closure due to lacking £750,000 for urgent repairs. The church was saved when nine rare gold coins worth nearly £30,000 were found hidden under the altar, donated anonymously in 2022.Key Facts
- St Wilfrid’s Church has been part of Melling for over 700 years.
- The church needed £750,000 to fix the roof, stained glass windows, and other parts.
- Nine gold Britannia coins from 1999, worth about £30,000, were found in a plastic bag under the altar.
- The coins came with a note dated July 16, 2022, from a donor named “James, servant of the living God.”
- Officials have not identified the anonymous donor.
- Similar gold coin gifts were left at two other churches in Lancashire in 2022.
- The discovery came as the church had only five regular attendees and was close to closing.
- The money will help start fundraising and grant applications for the church's repairs.
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