Hidden gold coins found under altar save Melling church from closure
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Hidden gold coins found under altar save Melling church from closure

7 Jul 2026 · Originally published 7 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘Like a miracle’: hidden gold saves Lancashire church from closure
St Wilfrid’s church in Lancashire faced permanent closure after failing to raise funds for urgent repairs, but a bag containing nine gold Britannia coins was discovered hidden beneath the altar. The coins, worth nearly £30,000, were left by an anonymous donor and provide the vital financial support needed to keep the 700-year-old building open for the community.
Source: The Guardian UK Lancashire
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