Hidden hoard of gold coins saves church from closure

A 14th Century church has been saved from closure after the discovery of a “miracle” hoard of gold coins worth nearly £30,000 found hidden under the altar. St Wilfrid’s Church in Melling, near Lancaster, was set to shut as its congregation was unable to raise the £750,000 needed for urgent repairs to the building.
Rev Jane Lee said she and a lay minister were preparing for morning prayers when they discovered a plastic bag with a box which “to our amazement” contained nine gold Britannia coins inside.
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